Hybrid Walk-In Nurse Practitioner (Ludlow Health) at Springfield Medical Care Systems, Inc.

Description

North Star Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our compassionate care team at the Ludlow Health Center. This position will provide walk-in acute care services, supporting patients with immediate, non-emergency health needs in a welcoming community health center setting.

Position Highlights

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered acute care to walk-in patients of all ages.
   
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute medical concerns.
   
• Collaborate with an integrated care team, including physicians, PA-Cs, behavioral health providers, nurses, and support staff.
   
• Provide education, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions to patients and families.
   
• Support North Star Health’s mission of advancing community health through accessible, affordable, and compassionate care.
   

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in the state of Vermont.
  
• Certified by the ANCC or AANPCB
   
• Strong clinical skills in acute/urgent care or primary care preferred.
   
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient engagement skills.
   
• Commitment to the mission and values of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
   

Why Join North Star Health?

• Be part of a dedicated, mission-driven organization providing high-quality care in our region.
   
• Enjoy work-life balance with a supportive team environment.
   
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous paid time off.
   
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
   

If you are passionate about providing timely, high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

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 preferred.
• History of adhering to healthcare ethical code of conduct.