Nurse Practitioner

Project Renewal; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Part-Time Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care within mobile clinics located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. This role includes assessing and treating patients, participating in community outreach, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have a New York State NP License and Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification, with a preference for those experienced in serving homeless populations and bilingual in Spanish/English. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $87,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• New York State NP License and Registration required.
• Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification required.
• Experience in mobile health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical diagnoses, treatment, and advice to patients.
• Participates in community outreach programs.
• Maintains patient records according to department policies.

Skills

Experience with homeless population

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Knowledge of health-related concerns

Commitment to community-based health care

Education

New York State NP License and Registration

Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification

Job description

Title: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Part Time

Program: Healthcare Department , Mobile Clinics

Work Location: Varies; sites are located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn

Hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9-5

Reports to: Medical Director, Primary Care

Salary: $80,000 to $87,000 depending on experience

Position Overview

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner working in Mobile Health is responsible for the examination, diagnosis and the treatment of patients within the scope of the Health Center. It is preferred the candidate has experience working with patients experiencing homelessness, as well as those with substance use disorders and serious mental illness. Experience providing care in a mobile setting is a plus. This posting is for a part time Family Nurse Practitioner, working three days a week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides medical diagnoses, treatment and advice to patients in accordance with New York State regulations and the scope of training of the clinician.
• Responsible for consulting with the appropriate medical specialists, when deemed necessary according to the Health Center protocol.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.
• Provides medical supervision to the assigned clinical team leaders.
• Directs, organizes and participates in preventive health programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality assurance management and utilization review.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings with shelter and housing staff for the assigned site to discuss high risk patients.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in community outreach programs as needed.
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the department.
• Maintains patient records in accordance with the policies of the department.
• Maintains all New York State and federal licensing requirements as current according to the department’s credentialing policy.
• Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Completes 30 annual Continuing Medical Education credits.
• Participates in Departmental meetings and conferences.
• Participates in on call coverage on a rotating basis, taking a total of 4 weeks of telephone call coverage per year.

Qualifications

• New York State NP License and Registration.
• Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.
• Experience in providing services to homeless and substance use population preferred; mobile health experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health related concerns and experience in providing medical care in urban communities.
• Commitment to community-based health care services.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Project Renewal.