Nurse Practitioner

Joseph P Addabbo Family Health Center Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Joseph P Addabbo Family Health Center Inc seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care. You will focus on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education in a diverse, underserved population.

Collaborating with an integrated care team, you will provide in-person and telehealth services, document thoroughly in the EHR, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (NP or DNP).
• Active NY NP license with prescriptive authority.
• National board certification (FNP/AGNP/PNP).
• Current DEA registration (if applicable) and BLS/CPR.
• Experience or strong interest in caring for underserved populations.
• New York State Medicaid identification and 3600-hour clinical requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan.
• Manage chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, behavioral health).
• Provide preventive services, screenings, immunizations, and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health, and care teams.
• Document encounters in the EHR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license (NY)

National board certification (FNP/AGNP

DEA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Experience with underserved patients

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

eClinicalWorks EHR

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner provides high-quality, patient-centered primary care services at Joseph P Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC). This role focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education.

The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with an integrated care team to deliver culturally competent care to diverse and underserved populations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care across the lifespan (or specify adults, pediatrics, family).
• Perform health assessments, diagnose medical conditions, develop, and implement treatment plans, and provide follow-up care.
• Manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and behavioral health conditions within NP scope.
• Provide preventive services, including screenings, immunizations, well visits, and patient counseling.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and screenings as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations, including controlled substances where permitted.
• Provide care through in-person visits, telehealth, and outreach settings as needed.

Care Coordination & Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, dental services, case managers, and community health workers.
• Participate in daily huddles, case reviews, referral coordination, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Facilitate smooth care transitions and ensure continuity of care for patients with complex needs.
• Respond to urgent care needs within the clinic’s scope and protocols.
• All providers will share responsibility for on-call coverage, ensuring patient care needs are met outside regular clinic hours.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document all patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adhere to HRSA, UDS, OSHA, and state regulatory standards.
• Support FQHC requirements including sliding fee scale procedures, enabling services documentation, and quality reporting.
• Maintain certifications and licensure in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Quality Improvement & Population Health

• Participate in quality and performance improvement programs such as PCMH, HEDIS/UDS measures, chronic disease registries, and value-based care initiatives.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to improve clinical outcomes.
• Engage in peer review, clinical audits, and continuing education to maintain high standards of practice.

Community & Mission Engagement

• Promote the mission and values of JPAFHC, emphasizing health equity and culturally responsive care.
• Participate in health education, outreach events, and collaboration with community partners as needed.
• Advocate for patients and support access to enabling services.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Outpatient clinic environment, with potential for occasional satellite or mobile clinic coverage.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for sustained periods; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• May require occasional evening or weekend hours depending on health center’s needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential quality/performance incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, CME allowance, and CME paid days.
• Automatic 1% payroll deduction into 403(b) retirement account
• Eligibility for NHSC loan repayment and state loan repayment programs.

Provide other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (NP or DNP).
• Active, unencumbered NP license and prescriptive authority in New York State
• National board certification (e.g., FNP, AGNP, PNP).
• Current DEA registration (if applicable) and BLS/CPR certification.
• Clinical experience or strong interest in caring for underserved or diverse populations.
• Must possess a New York State Medicaid identification.
• Meet New York State’s 3,600-hour clinical experience requirement for independent NP practice.

Preferred

• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or primary care setting.
• Experience with quality improvement, population health, or PCMH models.
• Bilingual proficiency highly desirable.
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks EHR systems.