Nurse Practitioner

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** Time Type:
** Full time
** Department:
** Pediatrics
* * All Locations:
** 10 Gove Street – Taylor Building
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* Position Summary:

** The Nurse Practitioner may approach patients between the age of 0 to 20 and with all types of conditions; elicit histories; perform examinations; order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies; order and perform therapeutic procedures; instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health issues; respond to life threatening situations; and facilitate the appropriate referral of patients; consistent with his or her supervising physician’s scope of expertise and responsibility delegated to him or her by the supervising physician.

Essential 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 Nurse Practitioner

BLS/ALS/PALS Certification as required by dept

Will require one evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.

Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at Neighbor Health! 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.

There’s a reason Neighbor Health (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!
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