Nurse Practitioner

Bebashi - Transition to Hope; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bebashi – Transition to Hope seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care at our Wellness Center, including sexual and reproductive health, HIV/STI prevention, and chronic disease management. You will work with clinical providers, case managers, and community health workers to ensure coordinated, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Requirements include PA RN and CRNP licensure with prescriptive authority, national FNP certification, and a minimum of one year in direct primary

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNP licensure with prescriptive authority.
• National certification as FNP or similar.
• Minimum of one year of direct primary care NP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care and preventive services.
• Deliver sexual and reproductive health services and HIV/STI prevention.
• Manage chronic diseases and medication therapy.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and community resources.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Support patient education and care access across programs.
• Engage in outreach and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Care coordination

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

CRNP licensure in PA

National certification (FNP)

Tools

AdvancedMD

Job description

Position Summary

Founded in 1985, Bebashi – Transition to Hope is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit community health organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities among underserved populations. Originally established to address HIV/AIDS within the African American community, Bebashi has expanded its services to include primary care, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/STI prevention, medical case management, breast health navigation, housing assistance, emergency food services, and community outreach.

Bebashi is committed to providing accessible, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered services that promote health equity and well-being.

Organization Overview

Founded in 1985, Bebashi – Transition to Hope is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit community health organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities among underserved populations. Originally established to address HIV/AIDS within the African American community, Bebashi has expanded its services to include primary care, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/STI prevention, medical case management, breast health navigation, housing assistance, emergency food services, and community outreach.

Bebashi is committed to providing accessible, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered services that promote health equity and well-being.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive primary care and clinical services to individuals accessing Bebashi's Wellness Center and related programs. This position requires demonstrated primary care experience, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, and patient education.

The NP supports access to primary care, sexual and reproductive healthcare, HIV/STI prevention and treatment, and chronic disease management. Working collaboratively with clinical providers, case managers, and community health workers, the NP ensures coordinated, compassionate, evidence-based care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment and Patient Care

• Conduct patient evaluations, medical histories, physical examinations, screenings, and risk assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within the NP's scope of practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and preventive screenings.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with Pennsylvania law and organizational protocols.
• Provide follow-up care, monitor treatment effectiveness, and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention.

2. Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

• Provide sexual and reproductive healthcare, contraceptive counseling, family planning, and preventive services.
• Conduct HIV/STI screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluate patients for PrEP and PEP, including prescribing and monitoring when appropriate.
• Provide HIV prevention counseling, medication adherence education, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Support cervical cancer screening, breast health assessments, and mammogram referrals.
• Deliver inclusive, confidential, and nonjudgmental care.

3. Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management

• Provide annual wellness examinations, routine physicals, preventive screenings, and primary care services.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hyperlipidemia, and other common conditions.
• Manage patient visits, follow-up appointments, and individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide medication management, prescription refills, and treatment monitoring.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
• Coordinate referrals and address social determinants of health affecting treatment outcomes.

4. Care Coordination and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with medical case managers, patient navigators, community health workers, social workers, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning.
• Facilitate referrals to Bebashi's Medical Case Management, Housing Services, Food First Pantry, and other supportive programs.
• Support linkage to care, retention in care, and treatment adherence.
• Coordinate services with external providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and community partners.

5. Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records, including assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and referrals.
• Ensure documentation supports billing, reimbursement, quality assurance, and grant reporting.
• Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality standards, infection prevention protocols, and healthcare regulations.
• Follow organizational policies, clinical protocols, and quality assurance procedures.
• Participate in chart audits, clinical performance reviews, and quality improvement.
• Support compliance with Title X, HIV prevention, and other program requirements.

6. Community Outreach and Health Education

• Participate in health fairs, educational workshops, outreach events, and wellness initiatives.
• Provide education on HIV/STI prevention, breast health, reproductive wellness, and chronic disease prevention.
• Collaborate with Prevention and Education staff on community testing and linkage-to-care initiatives.
• Promote patient engagement and strengthen community relationships.
• Represent Bebashi professionally at community events.

7. Quality Improvement and Program Development

• Assist with developing clinical protocols, workflows, and patient care standards.
• Support initiatives to improve patient access, clinical outcomes, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

  7. Quality Improvement and Program Development

  • Assist with developing clinical protocols, workflows, and patient care standards.
  • Support initiatives to improve patient access, clinical outcomes, satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to Wellness Center service expansion and integrated care delivery.
  • Monitor clinical quality indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.

  Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
  • Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) licensure.
  • National certification as an FNP, AGPCNP, or another appropriate primary care NP specialty.
  • Pennsylvania prescriptive authority or eligibility, with required collaborative arrangements.
  • Minimum of one year of direct primary care experience as a Nurse Practitioner, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Experience conducting physical examinations, preventive screenings, and chronic disease management.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
  • Ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Two or more years of experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or community health.
  • Experience providing HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP.
  • Familiarity with Title X family planning services.
  • Experience serving uninsured, underinsured, and medically underserved populations.
  • Experience with STI treatment, contraception management, and chronic disease prevention.
  • Knowledge of community-based healthcare and social determinants of health.
  • Experience using AdvancedMD electronic health records.

  Core Competencies

  • Clinical excellence and patient safety
  • Primary care and chronic disease management
  • Cultural humility and trauma-informed care
  • Health equity and community engagement
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Accountability and continuous improvement

  Performance Expectations

  • Deliver safe, timely, evidence-based primary care and sexual health services.
  • Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Support patient access, preventive screenings, HIV/STI testing, PrEP engagement, and continuity of care.
  • Effectively manage acute and chronic conditions through treatment planning and follow-up.
  • Ensure timely review of diagnostic results.
  • Maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to positive patient experiences and improved health outcomes.
  • Participate in outreach and quality improvement initiatives.

  Specific productivity and quality benchmarks will be established by clinical leadership.

  Work Environment

  This full-time, on-site position is based at Bebashi's Philadelphia location. Responsibilities include direct patient care in an outpatient community health setting and occasional off-site outreach activities. We will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Bebashi – Transition to Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

  Additional Information

  This description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications of the position and may be modified based on organizational needs, program requirements, and applicable regulations.