Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerOverview: The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, promoting preventive care, and fostering strong patient relationships.Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 annually commensurate with experienceResponsibilities:Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions prescribed.Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral course when indicated.Performs or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of the health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol.Orders medications.Follows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocols.Conducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.Completes the client's clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health centerUnderstands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit/supplies in all clinic settings.Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.Participates in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of care.Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.Job 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 practitionerExperience 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, preferredVisual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicatedAuditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patientsMaintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensureMaintains CPR certificationsMaintains Infection Control certification.Maintains DEA registration.Certified by ANCC or AANPBilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not requiredPreference for individuals with experiencing working in a community-based setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challengesHousing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. 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A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit Works 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.Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.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. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSUEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.