Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Location: Great Barrington, MA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Company: Community Health Programs
Salary: Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $120,000.00 / year
Category: Provider
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Job Description
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive primary and specialty care to patients across the lifespan. As an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic health conditions, as well as promoting overall wellness and disease prevention. This position is essential in supporting the mission, vision, and values of the healthcare organization, ensuring high standards of patient care, and adhering to established compliance protocols and policies.
Working as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides an opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes by performing thorough patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is expected to see at least two patients per hour of patient-facing time, maintaining a high level of efficiency without compromising patient care quality. The role requires a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, as well as strict adherence to legal and ethical standards, including HIPAA regulations.
In this full-time role, the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will be responsible for conducting physical examinations, recording detailed medical histories, and formulating individualized care strategies. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests, monitor and operate medical equipment, and administer treatments as prescribed. The FNP will also collaborate closely with families and healthcare teams to ensure patients receive holistic care that addresses both physical and psychosocial needs.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will actively participate in training patients and their families on health management and prevention strategies, fostering a culture of proactive health promotion. This position also requires the ability to detect changes in patient health status promptly and adjust care plans as needed. The FNP will demonstrate strong business acumen, aligning daily duties with organizational goals and contributing to the development of innovative healthcare approaches.
Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for success in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role. The FNP must balance individual and team responsibilities, welcome and provide constructive feedback, and help build a positive, collaborative work environment. A commitment to customer service, professionalism, and ethical behavior is expected at all times.
Organizational skills are critical, as the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is required to complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently, uphold time-management best practices, and present both oral and written reports as needed. The ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision is highly valued in this position.
Applicants for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) position must hold a master’s degree from an accredited nursing program, be licensed and board-certified (ANCC or AANP), and possess prescriptive authority. Experience in primary care, proficiency with electronic medical records and point-of-care technologies, and a solid understanding of federal and state healthcare regulations are all essential. The organization strongly values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Apply now for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role to join a dedicated healthcare team and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Summary- Advanced practice registered nurse providing primary and specialty care
- Focuses on health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
- Expected patient-facing efficiency with at least two patients per hour
- Supports organizational mission and compliance with protocols
- Conducts comprehensive physical exams and patient observations
- Records detailed medical histories and patient symptoms
- Develops and updates personalized patient care plans
- Orders, administers, and interprets diagnostic tests
- Monitors and operates medical equipment
- Diagnoses health issues and prescribes treatments
- Detects and addresses changes in patient conditions
- Consults with healthcare professionals and patient families
- Educates patients and families on health management and disease prevention
- Completes administrative tasks and prepares required reports
- Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
- Comprehensive benefits package available
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
- Current state licensure and board certification (ANCC or AANP)
- Prescriptive authorization
- Primary care experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Proficiency with computer-based data management and electronic health records
- Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Expertise in disease prevention strategies
- Resourceful and knowledgeable subject matter expert
- Innovates with new approaches to patient care
- Aligns work with organizational strategies and goals
- Demonstrates professionalism, ethics, and organizational values
- Thrives in a team-based, collaborative environment
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
- Handles high-pressure situations with composure
- Welcomes and provides constructive feedback
- Role is aligned with organizational mission, vision, and values
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities
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