Nurse Practitioner - HIV Specialist

Parkwestmed; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package including vacation, sick,,

Ten paid holidays

FTCA malpractice coverage

403(b) retirement plan

NHSC loan repayment program

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Park West Health System in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced HIV Specialist/Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary and HIV specialty care for adults, while leading the HIV program across multiple clinics.

The role combines direct patient care with program leadership, developing policies, guiding prevention and treatment initiatives, and mentoring staff to align with evidence-based HIV standards.

Qualifications

• MSN required and Maryland CRNP license in good standing.
• AAHIVS/AAHIVE certification required.
• Minimum one year HIV clinical care experience.
• Ambulatory/primary care experience.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, ART.
• Culturally competent, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and HIV specialty care for adults with HIV.
• Lead HIV prevention, treatment, and long-term outcomes initiatives.
• Develop HIV policies, protocols, and best practices across clinics.
• Serve as HIV treatment and related infectious diseases SME.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Monitor quality measures and participate in improvement efforts.
• Engage with community partners and public health agencies.
• Mentor clinical staff on HIV standards of care.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage with other providers.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with our mission.

Skills

AAHIVS certification

Culturally competent care

Program leadership

Clinical governance

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

DEA Licensure

Maryland prescriptive authority

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Baltimore, MD 21215 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary Job Category: Regular

Park West Health System is seeking an experienced and passionate HIV Specialist/Nurse Practitioner to provide exceptional clinical care while leading the continued growth and development of our comprehensive HIV program.

This is a unique opportunity for a provider who wants to combine direct patient care with program leadership. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with or at risk for HIV while helping shape innovative prevention, treatment, and quality improvement initiatives throughout our organization.

If you're passionate about health equity, reducing barriers to care, and delivering evidence‑based HIV treatment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive primary and HIV specialty care for adults living with HIV.
• Lead clinical initiatives that strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and long‑term patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement HIV clinical policies, protocols, and best practices across multiple clinic locations.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on HIV treatment, PrEP, PEP, TasP, and related infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with providers, behavioral health, case management, outreach, and support services to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Monitor program quality measures and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent Park West Health System through community partnerships, planning councils, and collaborations with public health agencies.
• Mentor and educate clinical staff on current HIV standards of care.
• Participate in rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call coverage with other providers.
• Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care that supports our mission and values.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Licensure: Current Maryland CRNP license in good standing, National Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner, Active Maryland prescriptive authority and Federal DEA licensure
• Experience: AAHIVS or AAHIVE certification required, Minimum one year of direct HIV clinical care experience, Experience managing patients in an ambulatory or primary care setting, Strong knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, and antiretroviral therapy, Experience providing culturally competent, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations
• Experience in quality improvement, program development, or clinical leadership
• Experience collaborating with community organizations and public health agencies

What We Offer

• Robust paid time off package including vacation, sick leave, and personal
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage provided at no cost to the provider
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Eligible employer for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
• Mission‑driven organization committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities

Qualifications