Nurse Practitioner (Manhattan)

Care-For-the-Homeless-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Care-For-the-Homeless- is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join the PCMH team at a contracted facility in New York. You will report to the collaborating physician and engage in committee work and peer review as requested.

Responsibilities include taking health histories, performing physical exams, and on-site HIV testing; managing acute and chronic illnesses; advising patients on health and mental health; and coordinating referrals when needed in a non-traditional setting for homeless

Qualifications

• NYS NP license required.
• Commitment to serving the underprivileged.
• Flexible in nontraditional settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in committees and peer review as requested.
• Completes charts per CFH policies and procedures.
• Engages clients with concern for health and other needs.
• Obtains histories and performs exams and on-site HIV testing.
• Assesses and treats common illnesses; refers when needed.
• Conducts health screening services and HIV/AIDS care continuum.
• Provides counseling on physical and mental health.
• Trains on-site staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• Identifies and coordinates care for mental health and substance use.
• Operates in non-clinic settings serving homeless populations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Underserved focus

Education

New York State Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to the collaborating physician at the contracted facility.

This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Participates as a member of committees,including peer review,as requested by the CMO.
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
• Reaches out and engages clients with appropriate concern for their health and other needs.
• Obtains health histories and performs physical examinations and screenings, including testing for HIV on-site.
• Assesses and treats common, acute, and chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS (following approved protocols); refer clients when necessary to the provider's facility or another appropriate facility; follow up on such referrals.
• Conducts health screening services.
• Makes every effort to provide and assure ongoing medical service, including a continuum of care for persons with HIV/AIDS
• Advises and counsels clients about their physical and mental health.
• Provides consultation and training to on-site staff and volunteers where appropriate.
• Assists with the identification, counseling, and care coordination, with case management and health education, of mental health and substance abuse problems.
• Works in a non-traditional environment; e.g., the non-clinic facility where homeless people congregate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New York State Nurse Practitioner License
• Commitment to serving the underprivileged
• Flexible and able to function in a nontraditional setting.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $155,000