Nurse Practitioner

Esperanza Health Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Medical and dental coverage

CME funding and time

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia seeks a Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Primary Care Provider. This full-time role delivers holistic, Christian-based care within a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing patient education, spiritual support, and wellness initiatives.

The NP will manage timely care, follow-up, and chronic disease management, while integrating faith respectfully into clinical care and partnering with community churches to serve underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP); Family Medicine preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in primary care.
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian values and ethical practice.
• Passion for serving underserved populations.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to integrate faith into clinical care in a respectful, patient-centered manner.
• Accountable to and active in a Bible-teaching church congregation.
• Esperanza Health Center requires all on-site workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered care rooted in Christian values.
• Timely and effective clinical care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in spiritual outreach and participate in organizational wellness initiatives.
• Arrive on time, be prepared for AM/PM sessions and lead daily team huddles.
• Delegate effectively, follow up on discharges, test results, referrals, and refills.
• Complete charting and documentation on the day of visit where possible.
• Provide culturally sensitive and spiritually integrated care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Spiritual integration

Education

Licensed NP; Family Medicine preferred

Job description

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Full Time K&A Clinic, Philadelphia, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1659

Salary: $122,837.22 Annually

Serve with Skill and Compassion — Become a Primary Care Provider at Esperanza Health Center

Are you a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner passionate about whole-person care? Join Esperanza Health Center and provide high-quality, Christ-centered healthcare to underserved communities in North Philadelphia. In this full-time role, you’ll work as part of a dynamic care team, offering compassionate clinical care, health education, and spiritual support—bringing hope and healing to every patient encounter.

Position Title: Primary Care Provider (Nurse Practitioner)

Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Medical Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Esperanza Health Center – Multi-site (North Philadelphia)
Benefits: Includes paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, medical and dental coverage, CME funding and time, life and disability insurance, retirement plan

Position Summary

The Primary Care Provider (NP) at Esperanza Health Center provides holistic, patient-centered care rooted in Christian values. This role is responsible for timely and effective clinical care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, spiritual outreach, and participation in organizational initiatives that promote wellness, efficiency, and patient empowerment.

Clinical Excellence & Team-Based Care

Arrive and start sessions on time; prepared for AM/PM patient sessions

Participate in and lead daily team huddles

Delegate effectively to support staff and maintain patient flow

Follow up on hospital discharges, test results, referrals, and medication refills

Provide efficient, high-quality patient care, completing documentation within 24 hours

Engage in cost-effective, evidence-based care aligned with EHC clinical guidelines

Prescribe responsibly, especially regarding controlled medications

Handle patient needs efficiently during on-call periods and complete follow-up documentation

Educate and empower patients to take an active role in their own wellness

Schedule follow-ups strategically for chronic condition management

Set clear visit agendas and boundaries with patients

Provide culturally sensitive and spiritually integrated care

Encourage patient involvement in decision-making and follow-up compliance

Complete charting, referrals, and documentation on the day of the visit whenever possible

Review labs and communications bins regularly

Address refill and message requests within 2 working days

Complete patient forms within 5 working days

Spiritual & Holistic Care

Provide spiritual care through prayer, scripture, and connection to churches when appropriate

Refer patients to behavioral health or social services as needed

Serve all patients with humility, love, and respect—regardless of spiritual interest or beliefs

Participate in daily staff devotions and contribute to the spiritual life of the team

Resolve conflicts directly and respectfully with team members

Encourage team morale and model a positive, constructive attitude

Train, mentor, and precept students when appropriate

Suggest and support clinic-wide quality improvement efforts

Participate in fundraising and community outreach events (optional)

Clinical Skills & Accountability

Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and stay current with care guidelines

Maintain up-to-date credentials (license, DEA, CME)

Seek supervision appropriately and adhere to licensing limitations

Follow organizational protocols, including on spiritual care boundaries and biblical ethics

Qualifications

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP); Family Medicine preferred

At least 2 years experience in primary care

Demonstrated commitment to Christian values and ethical practice

Passion for serving underserved populations

Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Ability to integrate faith into clinical care in a respectful, patient-centered manner

Accountable to and active in a Bible-teaching church congregation

Esperanza Health Center requires all on-site workforce members, including employees, contractors, and volunteers, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for valid medical or religious reasons may be requested. Start dates may be delayed until vaccine compliance is confirmed.