Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Chi-Care Med)

nonprofithr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive mission-driven team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Chi-Care Med seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver frontline clinical care during mobile outreach across Chicago, IL. The role focuses on urgent care, infectious disease screening, vaccinations, and harm-reduction education.

The NP/PA collaborates with clinical staff, Peacekeepers, and outreach teams, bridging patients to medical and social services through van-based and street medicine sites.

Qualifications

• MSN and IL APN license with full authority to practice as NP.
• MPAS or equivalent and IL PA license to practice as PA.
• BLS and ACLS certification are required.
• Licensed to drive with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical assessments and treat acute and chronic conditions during mobile outreach.
• Administer vaccinations and prescribe within scope of services.
• conduct infectious disease screening and wound care as needed.
• Document care accurately in the EHR with confidentiality.
• Identify social needs and connect patients to social services.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality improvement.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Homeless outreach experience

Harm reduction knowledge

Team collaboration

Spanish language skills

Education

MSN and Illinois APN License with full practice authority

MPAS or equivalent and Illinois PA license

BLS/ACLS certification

Current driver’s license

Job description

Job Description: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Organization: Chi-Care Med

Location: Mobile outreach throughout Chicago, IL

Job Type: Part Time

Compensation: $50-$60/hour

About Us

Chi-Care is a nonprofit mobile medical clinic bringing compassionate, accessible care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago. We believe in meeting people with dignity, respect, and trust.

Position Overview

The NP or PA delivers frontline clinical care during mobile outreach shifts, focusing on acute urgent care, infectious disease screening, vaccinations, and harm reduction education. Working alongside clinical providers, Peacekeepers, and outreach staff, the NP/PA serves as a trusted bridge to medical and social services across van-based and street medicine sites throughout Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical assessments and provide appropriate treatment for acute and chronic conditions during street outreach and mobile van shifts
• Administer vaccinations, dispense medications from the Chi-Care Med formulary, and provide prescriptions within scope of services
• Perform infectious disease point-of-care screening and wound care as needed
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and maintain compliance with confidentiality standards
• Identify patients’ social needs and collaborate with social workers to connect patients with partner organizations and higher-level care
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts; support students and volunteers as needed

Qualifications

• NP: MSN and current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License with full practice authority;
  PA: MPAS (or equivalent) and current Illinois Physician Assistant License
• BLS/ACLS certification (required)
• Current driver’s license with reliable transportation (required)
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; community health, emergency, or primary care preferred
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and comfort working in non-traditional, street-based settings
• Experience with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or mental health conditions strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills; empathetic and aligned with Chi-Care Med’s mission of meeting people with dignity
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required

What We Offer

• $50-$60/hour compensation
• Flexible scheduling: 5-hour shifts, 1-2 times per week
• A supportive, mission-driven team committed to equity and compassion in healthcare

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.

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