Nurse Practitioner

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers (https://www.myworkday.com/ebnhc/d/task/1422$794.htmld) portal to apply for positions.To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page (http://careers.ebnhc.org) .Time Type: Full timeDepartment: Adult MedicineAll Locations: East BostonPosition Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups. A nurse practitioner diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses while emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Services may include ordering, conducting, supervising and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and non pharmacologic therapiesEssential Duties & Responsibilities:

Obtains comprehensive and problem focused health history

Performs a comprehensive and problem focused physical exam

Orders and interprets screening and diagnostic tests

Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.

Communicates with patients re: clinical findings

Initiates appropriate and timely consultations (NP, PA & MD)

Qualifications and Requirements:

MA License as NP

BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, as required by department

1 year relevant experience preferably in a community health setting

There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work.We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. We hope you consider joining our team!

Medical & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers

401(K) Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts

Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time

A Generous Staff Development Benefit

Excellent Malpractice Coverage

A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support

Free Parking

And Much More…