Nurse Practitioner jobs-in Chicago,IL,US

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Nurse Practitioner to provide low-barrier, trauma-informed medical care to underserved and vulnerable populations throughout the Chicago area.

This role focuses on delivering care through a Harm Reduction framework in mobile outreach, street medicine, shelters, youth programs, and community-based settings while helping patients connect to ongoing healthcare and support services.

Ideal for providers passionate about:

• Community Health
• Health Equity
• Substance Use Treatment
• Street Medicine
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Behavioral Health Support

Qualifications:

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program
• Illinois APRN License Required
• Family NP Preferred (Adult-Gerontology or related specialty considered)
• DEA License or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience in:
• Primary Care
• Community Health
• Harm Reduction
• Behavioral Health
• Homeless Healthcare
• Substance Use Treatment
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work evenings/weekends if needed

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care across:
• Street outreach
• Mobile health programs
• Shelters
• Youth/community programs
• Conduct focused medical assessments and treat acute/chronic conditions
• Initiate and manage medications including substance use treatment support
• Provide:
• Wound care
• Preventive care
• Vaccinations
• Health education
• Coordinate referrals to:
• Primary Care
• Mental Health
• Specialty Care
• Social Services
• Maintain EMR documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary outreach teams
• Participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives

Preferred Experience:

• Street Medicine / Mobile Health
• MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
• Shelter or community outreach programs
• Working with underserved populations
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred
• Experience supervising students/volunteers is a plus

Essential Skills:

• Strong commitment to harm reduction and trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work independently in nontraditional environments
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Cultural humility and patient-centered mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability in community-based settings

Work Environment:

• Community-focused healthcare setting
• Mobile outreach and outdoor environments
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Mission-driven organization focused on underserved populations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel between outreach locations
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions