Family Nurse Practitioner Resident - PGY 1
Company: Penobscot Community Health Center
Location: Bangor
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join us in transforming the
primary care workforce! Penobscot Community Health Care is pleased
to announce we are now accepting applications for our one-year
(PGY1), full-time Nurse Practitioner Residency Program , now
entering its 7th year of training excellence . The program is fully
accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers ,
making it one of only a select group of programs nationwide to
receive this distinction. As a Resident, you will gain advanced
training in primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center
(FQHC) setting, serving patients across the lifespan in an
integrated, team-based environment. The program offers: Structured
mentorship and preceptorship from experienced providers. Cohort
model promotes shared learning and collaboration, emotional and
professional support, diverse perspectives, and a community of
belonging Interdisciplinary training with medical, pharmacy,
dental, and behavioral health teams. Diverse clinical rotations to
support primary care clinical experiences A chance to make a
meaningful impact in caring for underserved and rural populations
in Maine. Penobscot Community Health Care’s (PCHC) Nurse
Practitioner Residency’s mission is to provide recent family nurse
practitioner graduates with a positive and supportive transition
from education to practice. In alignment with the organization's
mission to improve the health and well-being of Maine communities,
particularly in underserved and rural areas, the program focuses on
enhancing clinical, team-based, and trauma-informed care in
safety-net settings. By fostering provider wellness and resilience,
the residency prepares primary care providers for long-term
professional careers delivering integrated, patient-centered care
that meets the diverse needs of our communities. 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 Weekly didactic sessions covering a
variety of topics relevant to family practice, journal club, book
club and case study reviews Annual Salary of $100,000 / Housing
Stipend of $5,000 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
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) Maine Nurse Practitioner
Association Membership Maine Nurse Practitioner Association Fall
and Spring Conference attendance and associated expenses 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 two weeks
of hire, 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 -
received within one week of coordination of interview with
leadership team 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 deferment, CME allowance, relocation stipend
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? Find out in these two
videos : Celebrating Providers Why Choose PCHC? 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.
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