*Are you looking for meaningful, rewarding work that provides access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. Join our growing team here at Choptank Community Health.

Job Summary:

Located in the heart of Maryland’s Mid-Shore region, Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) provides primary health care services in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties. Maryland’s Eastern Shore enjoys the beautiful Chesapeake Bay setting, characterized by historic towns, meandering creeks, beautiful natural areas, Maryland Blue crabs, oysters, and clams. All this, and we’re still just a short trip to Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia.

CCHS is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to work in our School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program. School-Based providers for a 12-month position which may work in CCHS health centers and/or Migrant Health program during the summer months.

SBHC provides an effective means for students to access comprehensive health care services. SBHCs provide care in a location that meets students where they are: at school. Multiple studies have shown SBHCs to be a cost-effective investment in child and adolescent health by reducing the utilization of emergency rooms, improving health outcomes, and elevating school attendance and graduation.

Our Joint Commission Accredited system includes seven medical offices, six dental offices, over forty medical and dental providers, behavioral health, school-based wellness, and migrant health programs, for a total of 300 team members. Our mission is to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, integrated health care for all.

Education and Experience:

• Maryland License as a Family Nurse Practitioner with Pediatric certification
• Ability to obtain CDS and DEA licenses

Core Values:

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Patient Focus
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Listening & Responding
• Safety
• AIDET

Job Related Competencies:

• Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
• Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive patient management, using leading edge technology, including EMR.
• Our providers are held to the highest quality of standards.
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

Job Type: Full-time