Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

A29i – Health Services · Brooklyn, NY · Per Diem

Location: Brooklyn, New York & Bronx, New York

Salary Range: $115.00/Hourly

Employment Type: Per-Diem

Start Date: Immediate

About Us

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Role Overview

Provide The Nurse Practitioner (NP) for 29i Services provides advanced clinical care and health assessments within the 29i programs, including EFFC, RTC, JYF, and Bruner/New View. The NP delivers direct care to youth and adolescents across two clinic locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and promoting positive health outcomes for individuals served.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care, including health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for youth within the 29i clinic and designated programs.
• Ensure compliance with OMH, OCFS, and ACS healthcare regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and program leadership to develop and coordinate care plans.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans in accordance with New York State practice regulations.
• Document medical evaluations and treatment plans accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Provide health education to youth, families, and staff to promote health literacy and preventive care.
• Participate in the development of healthcare policies, procedures, and clinical best practices.
• Travel between the Bronx and Brooklyn clinic sites to provide care as scheduled.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure: Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license and RN license.
• Certification: National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Family, Pediatric, or a relevant specialty.
• Experience: At least 3 years of clinical experience in child welfare, primary care, clinic, or residential settings. (preferred)
• Skills: Strong clinical expertise, diagnostic acumen, and effective communication.
• Preferred: Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

Work Environment

• Field
• Clinic

Based at the 29i clinic locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with regular travel between sites. Work is conducted in clinical settings within program facilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Based at the 29i clinic locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with regular travel between sites. Work is conducted in clinical settings within program facilities.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
• Remote / flexible work options (If applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment