NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INC·Brighton, Vermont
The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care services, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses for a diverse patient population. Responsibilities also include performing physical exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and participating in quality assurance and community health initiatives.
The Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population, particularly in underserved communities. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on health management.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Direct Patient Care
Provide primary care, treatment, and health education for patients
within the scope of practice as defined by State law, supervising physician guidelines, and clinic protocols. Such treatment will emphasize continuity of care, health promotion, and disease prevention, and will include, but not be limited to health history, physical examination, acute and chronic care, and the prescribing and/or dispensing of required medical therapeutics.
Document the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care through the use and maintenance of problem oriented medical records.
Perform or order laboratory tests as per clinic protocols and CLIA guidelines
Review laboratory test results and other medically related reports on a regular basis, following up on abnormal results.
Review and return patient phone calls as appropriate.
Referrals
Refer patients as appropriate and necessary for specialty and/or supportive care and testing.
Assure continuity of care for referred patients through consultation with medical specialists, contributing to the patient treatment schedule and maintaining ongoing medical review of patient care and progress.
OTHER
Acts as mentor to and for clinical and non-clinical staff.
Encourages and participates in continual professional development and encourages staff to do the same.
Works to improve clinical practice that benefits the patient, as well as the organizational mission.
Participates in Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement projects that improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiencies.
Works with Directors/Managers/Supervisors of NCHC, insuring continued regulatory compliance and success of organizational goals, objectives and strategic plan.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
An understanding of the concept of community oriented Primary care.
Able to work within a team concept, maintaining positive and constructive interactions with the public and with staff at all levels of the organization.
Must have proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to email functions, spreadsheets, document processing and Electronic Medical Records.
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Requires full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Requires working under stress in emergency situations during irregular hours.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold a valid license in the State of Vermont. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is required for Adult or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, along with national certification and a DEA license.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Vermont often draw steady demand in primary care and other outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can manage a patient panel and bring several years of progressive clinical nursing experience. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a BSN plus graduate-level advanced clinical practice preparation, and benefits such as PTO, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match can influence offers. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the role faster before applying.
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