**Position Overview: Nurse Practitioner (APRN)**

The Nurse Practitioner (APRN) is expected to:

- Execute medical procedures autonomously in compliance with APRN licensing standards within an outpatient primary care environment.

- Provide comprehensive care that encompasses nursing and medical services for individuals, families, and communities.

- Emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and holistic wellness strategies.

- Demonstrate leadership and offer consultative support within the multidisciplinary care team.

- Engage collaboratively with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical outcomes.

- Assess and attend to the specialized educational and learning requirements of patients and families.

- Deliver targeted educational initiatives to facilitate informed healthcare choices among patients.

- Uphold a secure and efficient clinical atmosphere for both patients and staff.

- Support the operational facets of practice in a fiscally responsible manner.

- Participate in continuous professional development and ongoing educational opportunities.

- Identify personal educational needs and set targets for professional advancement.

- Operate within Group, which encompasses a range of specialties, including family practice, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, post-acute care, urology, and general surgery.

- Collaborate effectively with physicians, licensed practitioners, LPNs/medical assistants, and administrative personnel.

- Note: This position is not available to candidates whose commute exceeds one hour.

**Qualifications:**

- Master’s degree from an accredited Adult Nurse Practitioner program.

- Current Vermont APRN license or eligibility to obtain.

- Certification as an Adult, Family, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from a national certifying body recognized by the Vermont Board of Nursing.

- Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

- Active DEA license.

- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience preceding the attainment of the advanced degree.

- Clean malpractice history.

- Clarification on visa support requirements (if applicable).

- Most recent NPDB Self Query report (must be within 30 days of active status).

**State License Specifications:**

- Requirements pertain to the state of Vermont.

- Preferred: Certification as an Adult, Family, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from a national organization acknowledged by the Vermont State Board of Nursing.