Nurse Practitioner

Bread for the City; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide full-scope primary care within the Medical Clinic, diagnosing, treating, and coordinating care for patients in a collaborative team.

You will perform preventive care, review lab/ECG results, and refer when needed, while supporting organization-wide initiatives and quality improvement projects. Commitment to serving low-income communities is essential.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current D.C. license and D.E.A certificate.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new analytical tools.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work with a diverse staff and clients.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work with volunteers in a professional and collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides Bread for the City patients with primary care services within his/her field of training.
• Collaborates with a team of providers to ensure effective coordinated care for all patients.
• Assists with organization-wide efforts and participates as a member of the Bread for the City team.
• Reviews incoming reports and follows up in a timely manner.
• Participates in all-staff meetings and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Spanish language skills

People skills

Team player

Ability to learn new tools

Education

BSN from an accredited School of Nursing

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Google Workspace tools

Job description

Job Description

Mission: The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.

Position Profile: The Nurse Practitioner is a member of a team of Medical Clinic providers offering primary care services to our patients. He/she provides the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance. The Nurse Practitioner is also a member of the greater Bread for the City team and furthers the Bread for the City mission in his/her daily work with clients and other staff. He/she works collaboratively within the Medical Clinic and across program areas toward the goals and objectives of the organization. The Chief Medical Officer provides guidance and direction to the Nurse Practitioner and is responsible for completing an annual performance review of the Nurse Practitioner.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides Bread for the City patients with primary care services within his/her field of training
   • Supports BFC’s vision, mission, and goals in daily interactions with patients;
   • Obtains patient health histories and perform physical examinations;
   • Diagnoses, treat, and provide preventative care to all patients, and provide referrals where appropriate;
   • Reviews incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow-up in a timely manner.
2. Collaborates with a team of providers to ensure effective coordinated care for all patients and enable the continuous improvement of the Medical Clinic
   • Supervises students in training as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer;
   • Complies with the Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions and ensures compliance by support staff;
   • Participates in peer review, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance committee meetings, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings;
   • Provides support to other clinical staff as part of a team approach to provide quality care to patients;
   • Provides input and collaboration in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and policy/procedure creation.
3. Assists with organization-wide efforts and participates as a member of the Bread for the City team
   • Contributes to organization-wide projects and initiatives;
   • Actively participates in all-staff meetings and retreats;
   • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• Demonstrated commitment to working for and with low-income people
• Current D.C. license
• Current D.E.A certificate
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred
• Ability to learn new analytical tools
• Excellent people skills and ability to work with a diverse staff and clients
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work with volunteers in a professional and collaborative manner
• Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar) and/or ability to learn new technology systems
• Willingness to learn and carry out Bread for the City's commitments to social justice and racial equity

Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies