Nurse Practitioner - Castleton Express Care

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Community Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work at our Castleton Express clinic. Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in the delivery of express care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Obtains complete medical history and physical examination on patients.
• Reviews medical records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Develops a therapeutic plan for patient.
• Sutures wounds.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides recommendations regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resource to meet patient / family needs.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

ABOUT US :

Community Health is a multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our community (central Vermont).Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local, state and regional health care environment.

Community Health Center sites are certified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly developed and supportive panel management and case management system in place. Community Health also has a robust integrated behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers embedded within its primary care sites. We have a fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent) with robust interfaces with our local hospital.

CASTLETONCLINIC :

Community Health Castleton uniquely provides the community with access to Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Care Management services for the whole family. Primary Care services include on-site Behavioral Health providers, Social Workers, and Care Management, along with preventive programs like diabetes management and education. Castleton Express Care, located within the same facility as Community Health Castleton, is open seven days a week, for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries for adults and children.

The town of Castleton is home to Lake Bomoseen and Castleton University. Picturesque, historic downtown Rutland, the third largest city in Vermont, is the county seat and about 20 minutes from Castleton. The Green Mountain National Forest, Killington, and Pico ski resorts are about a 45 minute drive from the quaint, small town of Castleton, and a short drive to New York’s Saratoga Springs and Lake George area.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

BENEFITS :

Community Health seeks to offer our Providers a very robust benefits package :

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