Nurse Practitioner

Housing Works · United States

Overview: The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and fostering strong patient relationships. Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 annually commensurate with experience Responsibilities:

• Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions prescribed.
• Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral course when indicated.
• Performs or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of the health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol.
• Orders medications.
• Follows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocols.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Completes the client’s clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health center
• Understands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit/supplies in all clinic settings.
• Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.
• Participates in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of care.
• Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.
• Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.

• Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse practitioner
• Experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS primary care preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record, preferred
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicated
• Auditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients
• Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure
• Maintains CPR certifications
• Maintains Infection Control certification.
• Maintains DEA registration.
• Certified by ANCC or AANP
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Preference for individuals with experiencing working in a community-based setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challenges