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Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Fitchburg, MA
Under the general direction of the supervising physician and Medical Director, the FNP/PA coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the specific patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. Participates in educational and research activities of the department.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination.
- Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists
- Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse, required or PA license required
- Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner, required.
- Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent.
- Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience if an FNP.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Work Location: In person
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