Nurse Practitioner - House Calls (Brooklyn & Queens Region)

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.

We also provide nursing home support, care management services, and in-home medical services through our House Calls Division, Intention Health Care and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings including telehealth, in-person medical visits, and home care through Intention Health Care. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Position Title : Nurse Practitioner – House Calls

Location: Brooklyn & Queens: Intention Healthcare

Job Summary: Intention Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care through home visits in Brooklyn and Queens boroughs of NYC. This role focuses on individuals with chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, or limited access to healthcare facilities. The NP will emphasize holistic care, patient education, and management of complex medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care for patients in their homes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include

• Patient Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive health assessments during home visits, including physical exams, medication reconciliation, and review of medical histories.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and continuous care.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and preventive care.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR) of patient assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
• Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Emergency Response: Assess and manage urgent medical situations during home visits, providing timely interventions or referrals.
• Community Engagement: Participate in local outreach initiatives to promote health services and educate the community about available resources.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner program (Family or Adult Geriatrics).
• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner license required.
• National Board Certification through one of the following:
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

• Primarily provides care in patients’ homes; living conditions may vary.
• Requires travel within Massachusetts; flexible scheduling, including possible evenings and weekends, to meet patient needs.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Salary: $120,000-$200,000

Salary reflects bonuses and incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.