Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Ludlow Health) in Ludlow, Vermont at Springfield Medical Care Systems, Inc.

Come join our dedicated health care team, transforming lives in a beautiful New England Community! Enjoy the benefits of integrated behavioral health professionals and care coordinators in each practice; accessible, quality dental care; a supportive community health team; and a growing lifestyle medicine practice. Our providers have been successful at qualifying for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp and AHEC programs.

We are looking for a primary care nurse practitioner with a commitment to evidence based medical practice, who is comfortable working independently, managing complex patients and dedicated to personable patient care, and a collegial, team-based work environment.

North Star Health is a not-for-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center that serves southeastern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. The unique model of our health system integrates twelve health centers, including five health centers providing primary care, behavioral health and walk-in care, two dental clinics, a vision center, four school-based health clinics and a site within our local recreation center.

Our health centers are certified Patient-Centered Medical Home sites. We strive to provide evidence-based care that is accessible and affordable to all (based on a sliding fee scale) and results in healthier outcomes for our communities.

Located near prime ski resorts, and offering a myriad of outdoor activities, Ludlow, Vermont is a picturesque Northeastern small town with deep historic roots and a vibrant local arts scene and farm-to-table dining. Nearby Manchester offers easy access to designer outlet shopping in a quaint setting; and Boston, Albany and Burlington are all two hours away.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision and pet coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance program and opportunities for National Health Service Corp loan repayment and AHEC loan repayment awards.
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance.
• 32 scheduled hours of patient care per week with 8 hours of administrative time is considered full time.
• All outpatient care with an attractive call schedule.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of common diseases and disorders.
• Willingness to care for all ages.
• Effective analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Team player who works collegially with all members of the team, including other providers, front and clinical staff, and leadership.
• Ability to communicate difficult conversations professionally.
• Patience, exceptional bedside manner, and the ability to empathize with the patient and engage in shared decision making.

Education and Experience

• Must have completed an NP-focused graduate master’s or doctoral nursing program, and successfully pass a national NP board certification exam.
• Licensed/license-eligible to practice in Vermont.
• 3 + years of clinical experience required.
• History of adhering to healthcare ethical code of conduct.