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NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENT - PGY 1 - COHORT

Company: Providence Community Health Centers
Location: Bangor
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Join us in transforming the primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of our Nurse Practitioner Residency PGY1 Program. Our residency is focused on increasing the clinical knowledge and skills of new NPs, providing a positive transitional experience from school to practice, and an opportunity to fine tune skills under the guidance of experienced mentors in the field! The goal of the program is to produce highly knowledgeable primary care NPs who are confident in their abilities and dedicated to staying in the field; thereby increasing access to needed health care in our rural and aging state.

OVERVIEW

The NP Resident will

  • Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients and will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records as well as scheduling and administering follow up appointments for patients as required.
  • Work effectively with other members of the team to deliver the best primary care to our patients and perform selective medical services under the direction of supervising physicians and providers.
  • Salaried position: Work week approximately 40 hours, with 32 hours of patient contact. No nights, weekends, with one week of call near the end of the year.
  • Have an opportunity to experience internal rotations such as Community Care and Geriatrics, Transitions of Care, Women's Health, Recovery Services Care, School-Based Healthcare, Homeless Healthcare, and much more. BENEFITS
    • Slower paced schedule and a smaller panel of patients while learning to be a primary care provider
    • Residents will be provided the same clinical and administrative support as our current providers
    • Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
    • $100,000/year salary
    • $5,000 signing bonus!
    • Weekly didactic sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to family practice, journal club, book club and case study reviews
    • Generous paid time off - accrue Earned Paid Leave plus Earned Time Off, plus 11 recognized Holidays (when recognized holiday falls during regularly scheduled work
    • 403(b) Retirement
    • License reimbursement benefit
    • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
    • Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
    • Seamless transition upon completion of residency - apply for PCHC opportunities being already familiar with the programs, facilities, and teams! EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
      • Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program within the last 18 months
      • Board Certified/Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner
      • Eligible for application of license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine
      • Current/Eligible for application of DEA license
      • Stated commitment to a career in primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
      • Will have to obtain up-to-date training and certification in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. NP Resident must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
        • Current CV
        • Un-Official Transcript (Official Transcript must be submitted once educational program is complete)
        • 3 Professional References Why Penobscot Community Health Care? Governed by a board of community volunteers, PCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Winterport, Belfast, and Jackman. As an organization PCHC offers a wide range of fully integrated primary care services for the whole person: family medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, dental, mental health, speech and hearing, nutrition, substance use disorder treatment, podiatry and chiropractic medicine, primary care pharmacy, shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness, and more!
          • PCHC providers rely on highly innovative, creative, and dynamic programs and care models
          • Engaged, supportive patient population with demonstrated need
          • Collegial professional atmosphere with informed and accessible leadership
          • Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
          • Competitive compensation and generous benefits
          • Student loan repayment, CME allowance, relocation assistance
            PCHC supports and empowers people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources. Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging.

            Bangor, Maine: Live and work in a historic, riverside city just half an hour from Maine's gorgeous Acadia National Park and Maine's storied mid-coast region. Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle - and be inspired by all of Maine's natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine's third largest city, with its own international airport. It's a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) or Portland's quaint Old Port (2 hrs.). Limitless four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.

            Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com

            We are hiring! What's it like to work at PCHC?
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            Contact: Brittany Hill, Provider Recruiter
            207.992.9200 / recruitment@pchc.com

            All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

            Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

            The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Providence Community Health Centers, New England , NURSE PRACTITIONER RESIDENT - PGY 1 - COHORT, Healthcare , Bangor, Northeast

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