Under the general direction of the supervising provider and the Medical Director, the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Resident coordinates the comprehensive health care needs of the patient population and provides appropriate direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of specific conditions. The FNP Resident also actively participates in the CHC FNP Residency program. Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities: A) Residency Program Objectives: Clinical Competence • Work within their professional scope of practice and demonstrate adequate fund of knowledge in the application of evidence based medicine. • Demonstrate competency by prioritizing acute illness and chronic disease states appropriately, by correctly ordering diagnostic and screening tests, and through safe and effective prescribing of pharmacotherapy, treatments, and procedures. • Obtain appropriate and relevant history and demonstrate proficient physical exam skills, provide documentation that is organized, concise, thorough, and timely, and maintain an appropriate level of efficiency in clinical practice. Professional Leadership • Demonstrate dedication to the CHC multidisciplinary model of providing comprehensive, effective, and compassionate care to all patients, with expressed focus on our underserved populations. • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other multidisciplinary team members, including support staff. • Delegate appropriately so that all team members function at the fullest scope of their professional practice. • Provide feedback that is respectful, timely, and constructive. • Recognize and participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve health systems. Cultural Competence • Provide patient-centered care, recognizing the impact of psychosocial factors. • Recognize cultural diversity and include the patient as a full partner in decision making. • Provide appropriate, culturally competent and relevant education and instruction within the context of patient’s health literacy and culture, including anticipatory guidance. Professional Confidence • Demonstrate an appropriate level of confidence through commitment to a working diagnosis and plan of care. • Reflect on and evaluate clinical progress, strengths, and areas for improvement. • Receive and integrate constructive and respectful feedback to continually improve clinical practice. • Express needs for professional and clinical growth effectively with colleagues, including supervisors and support staff. • Operate as a full member of the care team with all the rights, benefits, and responsibilities of CHC staff. B) Nurse Practitioner Clinical Responsibilities: • Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination. • Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists • Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols. • Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines. • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. • As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. • Ability to maintain and follow quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. • Facilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies • Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals at the Center. • May participate in approved medical and/or nursing research. • Participates in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient care staff • Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients • Actively participates in the departmental quality assurance program. • Serves on appropriate department and/or hospital committees. • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. • Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission. • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards. • Performs other related duties as requires and as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse required • Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner required • Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent. • Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience preferred.