Family Nurse Practitioner School-Based Health

Job Details

Job Location:

New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Provide direct primary care across all age groups, including pediatric well-child exams, immunizations, and screenings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Prescribe medications and therapies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and make referrals as needed.
• Educate students, families, and school staff on disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness.
• Promote health literacy and empower students to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Offer guidance on managing chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Actively participate in assigned committees, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, school/ health center policies, and public health guidelines.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and data reporting for program evaluation.
• Initiate meetings with school nurses and school administration to discuss ongoing needs, health programs, and updates, including referrals to the health center.

Scheule Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., 10 months with two months off in the summer, July & August.

• Communication:
  Ability to explain complex health topics simply.
• Empathy:
  Creating trusting relationships with entire families over time.
• Critical Thinking:
  Assessing diverse and sometimes multiple health conditions in one patient.
• Adaptability:
  Transitioning smoothly between pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient care.
• Education:
  
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner with prior clinical nursing experience in pediatrics or family practice. Experience in a school-based health center setting preferred. Bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Software/Hardware:
  Experience with Electronic Health Records