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About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and building strong patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret medical and psycho-social histories; perform physical examinations, identify problems, formulate treatment plans, provide education and referral, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Consult with or refer clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological, or social problems to a collaborating physician or appropriate referral source.
• Perform or order laboratory tests, interpret results, and report communicable diseases to the appropriate Health Department.
• Order medications.
• Follow established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocols.
• Conduct health teaching and counseling during medical encounters to enable informed client choices about health and treatment options.
• Complete client clinical record documentation in a timely manner according to health center policies and procedures.
• Understand medical emergency procedures and be familiar with the location of emergency kits/supplies.
• Participate in quality improvement/assurance activities.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and ensure quality of care.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Collaborate with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.
• Apply infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to client confidentiality.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS primary care preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record preferred.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures.
• Auditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients.
• Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure.
• Maintains CPR certifications.
• Maintains Infection Control certification.
• Maintains DEA registration.
• Certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Preference for individuals with experience working in a community-based setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challenges.
• Employees working in Health Services division must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation.

Experience Level

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Salary/Compensations

• $140,000-$150,000 annually

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from.
• Housing Works covers most of the healthcare plan cost.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately, up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

About the Company

• Housing Works was founded in 1990 with a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy.
• Established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program.
• Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs.
• Operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a Bookstore Cafe in Soho.
• Fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Equal Opportunity

• Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Does not request prior salary information during the hiring process.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”).