Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population, particularly in underserved communities. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on health management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• Certified by a relevant National Certification Examination.
• DEA License appropriate for scope of practice as defined by State law and clinic protocols.
• Experience or training in a primary care medical practice setting.
• Ability to work within a team concept, maintaining positive and constructive interactions with the public and with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to email functions, spreadsheets, document processing and Electronic Medical Records.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Working under stress in emergency situations during irregular hours.