Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Community Health

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Community Health

Location: Manhattan, NY (Onsite)

Position Type: Full Time - Mon-Fri 09:00am-05:00pm

Compensation: Pay Range: 155,000-$160,000 Per Year

Summary

Are you a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference outside of a traditional medical office? We are seeking an experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join an innovative Neighborhood Navigator Street Medicine Program serving individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use throughout Manhattan. Approximately 80% of this position is community-based. You will work alongside an established team of Neighborhood Navigators to provide medical care directly in the communities where clients live and spend their time. This is a unique, relationship-focused position. You will not be expected to work in a high-volume clinic or meet a traditional daily patient quota. Instead, you will have the time to build trust, address immediate medical needs, and help individuals connect with ongoing healthcare and supportive services.

What You'll Do

Provide primary and basic medical care in community and street-based settings. Perform medical assessments and monitor clients' physical health. Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic medical conditions. Provide basic wound care, vital signs, and other immediate medical services. Prescribe and manage medications within your scope of practice. Prescribe buprenorphine for individuals with opioid use disorder. Build trusting relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use. Connect clients with primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, housing, safe havens, shelters, and other community resources. Accompany established clients to medical appointments when needed to help them successfully connect with ongoing care. Work collaboratively with Neighborhood Navigators and other members of the care team. Complete clinical documentation and administrative responsibilities. Provide care using a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach.

Where You'll Work

The program serves several Manhattan neighborhoods, including: Washington Heights & Inwood, Harlem, Midtown / Garment District, Chelsea, Lower East Side & Chinatown.

What We're Looking For

Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license. National board certification in an appropriate NP specialty. Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP experience. Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. Experience treating acute and chronic medical conditions. Experience prescribing and managing medications. Experience with buprenorphine/MOUD is strongly preferred. Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, behavioral health needs, or other complex social needs is highly desirable. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work comfortably in community and street-based environments. Flexible and adaptable approach to patient care. Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

This Role May Be a Great Fit If You:

Want to practice medicine outside of a traditional clinic. Enjoy building long-term relationships with patients. Have experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations. Are comfortable meeting patients where they are. Are passionate about harm reduction and community-based healthcare. Want to spend more time helping patients and less time focused on volume.

What We Offer

$155,000$160,000 annual salary. Full-time MondayFriday schedule. Approximately 80% community-based work. No routine weekend or on-call responsibilities. Non-union position. Comprehensive benefits. Malpractice coverage. OMNY commuter benefit. Support for continuing education. Opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and substance use.