Nurse Practitioner - 259652

Medix™; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. supports a nonprofit community health center in Long Beach by placing a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to serve LGBTQ+ patients, focusing on HIV/STI testing, PrEP/PEP management, and preventive care.

The role begins as an 8-week contract (2 days/week) with a direct pathway to a permanent, full-time position in an on-site outpatient clinic, operating 10:00 AM–7:00 PM with occasional Saturdays.

Formación

• Master's in Nursing (Adult or Family NP) with active CA NP license.
• CA Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• Spanish proficiency required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• EMR experience, Athena preferred; familiarity with Medi-Cal and Family PACT programs.
• Contract-to-Hire track: permanent full-time position after 8 weeks.
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ patients and discussing sexual health openly.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct 30–90 minute visits for 10–12 patients daily.
• Diagnose and manage STIs; prescribe PrEP, PEP, and Doxy PEP.
• Order, collect, and interpret lab tests; communicate results.
• Provide open, non-judgmental counseling on sexual health and harm reduction.
• Care coordination: refer to primary care, case management, and adherence counseling.

Conocimientos

LGBTQ+ experience

Spanish proficiency

Educación

Master's in Nursing (Adult or Family NP)

Herramientas

Athena EMR

Medi-Cal familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Summary

A non-profit community health center in Long Beach seeks a compassionate, mission-driven Nurse Practitioner to deliver inclusive healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community, specializing in HIV/STI testing, treatment, and PrEP/PEP management. This role begins as an 8-week contract (2 days/week) with a direct pathway to a permanent, full-time position.

Day to Day

• Patient Care: Conduct 30-to-90-minute visits for 10-12 patients daily, diagnosing and managing STIs and prescribing PrEP, PEP, and Doxy PEP.
• Diagnostics & Treatment: Order, collect (including swabs for patients with limited mobility), and interpret lab tests; communicate results and initiate evidence-based therapies.
• Patient Education: Offer open, respectful, and non-judgmental counseling on sexual health, harm reduction, and birth control.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with health services staff to arrange referrals for primary care, case management, and adherence counseling.

Shift

• Permanent Schedule: Expands to 5 days/week, including occasional Saturdays.
• Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (open until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays).
• Setting: On-site outpatient clinic (Scrubs).

Qualifications

• Licensure & Credentials: Master's in Nursing (Adult or Family NP); active California NP and RN licenses, CA Furnishing license, and DEA registration.
• Clinical Competence: Proven experience working with LGBTQ+ patients; comfort discussing sexual health openly and without judgment.
• Language: Spanish proficiency required (bilingual English/Spanish preferred).
• Systems & Programs: EMR experience (Athena preferred); familiarity with Medi-Cal and Family PACT programs
• Contract-to-Hire Track: Clear transition to a permanent, full-time direct-hire position after 8 weeks.
• Community Impact: Deliver accessible, stigma-free preventative care to underserved populations.
• Mission-Driven Team: Join an affirming, collaborative team dedicated to healthcare equity and dignity.