Outpatient Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Outpatient Primary Care

Location: Berkshire County, Massachusetts (Southern Berkshires)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Arrangement: Outpatient Clinic

Work Schedule: 40 Hours per Week

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Experience

Required:

1–2+ years

Required Certification: ANCC or AANP Board Certification

Medical Licensure: Massachusetts APRN / Nurse Practitioner Licensure

Reports To: Practice Manager

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will provide advanced primary care services in an outpatient family practice setting.

The selected candidate will conduct patient health assessments, evaluate medical conditions, develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications within authorized scope, and support preventative healthcare initiatives.

The position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care independently while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The clinic expects the Family Nurse Practitioner to see at least two patients per hour of patient-facing time
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• Master's degree from an accredited nursing program.

• Active Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Board certification through either:
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB / AANP).
• Prescriptive authorization required.

• Experience providing primary care as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong interest or demonstrated experience in Family Practice.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and disease prevention.
• Experience with computer-based data management systems and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical records and point-of-interview technology.

• Understanding of applicable federal and Massachusetts healthcare regulations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professional documentation standards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage patient-care priorities effectively.
• Strong patient education and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams.

• Previous outpatient Family Practice experience.
• Experience managing a diverse primary care patient population.
• Experience with preventative medicine and chronic disease management.
• Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to maintain efficient patient flow while delivering quality care.