Description
About BMS
BMS Family Health & Wellness Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the diverse communities of Brooklyn since 1982. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services that promote health equity and improve the well‑being of individuals and families.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care and specialized infectious disease services, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and chronic disease management.
Reporting to the Medical Director - Infectious Diseases, the Nurse Practitioner will play an essential role in delivering integrated, evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare to underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care, including physical examinations, preventive screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and chronic disease management.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, STIs, and other infectious diseases.
- Initiate and manage antiretroviral therapy (ART), PrEP, PEP, and other appropriate treatment regimens.
- Manage chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, and other clinical team members.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and support clinical quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner certification and RN license.
- National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
- Current AAHIVS certification
- Current DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS, hepatitis management, infectious diseases, or primary care strongly preferred.
- Experience in an FQHC or community health setting is a plus.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to health equity.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole is desirable.
Why Join BMS?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive employer‑sponsored health benefits
- 5% employer 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
- 20 paid vacation days, five (5) personal days, 12 sick days, 32 hours of unpaid sick leave
- 11 Paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) and professional development opportunities
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) programs
- Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare access and health outcomes in Brooklyn
Join Our Team!