School-Based Nurse Practitioner for Community Health

Healing Hands Healthcare Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Healing Hands Healthcare Center seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and health equity, working primarily in a school setting to support students and their families.

You will conduct assessments, provide vaccinations and screenings, and collaborate with school staff and community partners to promote student health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner and an active state Nursing license in Maryland.
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience, ideally in community health or public health contexts.
• Strong capabilities in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with diverse patient demographics.
• A demonstrable commitment to social justice and health equity, particularly in advocacy for vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough health assessments and screenings, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of patients’ health histories.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic health conditions, employing evidence-based practices for effective treatment plans.
• Implement health education initiatives, collaborating with local organizations to enhance public knowledge and engagement in health promotion.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring culturally sensitive care that respects individual backgrounds and needs.
• Manage referrals and aftercare coordination, facilitating continuity of care for patients transitioning between services.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational standards.
• Take an active role in community events to raise health awareness and provide medical screenings and vaccinations.
• Continuously monitor community health trends and participate in ongoing education to stay current with best practices in healthcare.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Social justice & health equity

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Healing Hands Healthcare Center seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and health equity, working primarily in a school setting to support students and their families.

You will conduct assessments, provide vaccinations and screenings, and collaborate with school staff and community partners to promote student health and well-being.