Posted 3mo ago

Nurse Practitioner - Family (48931)

@ Care For the Homeless
Brooklyn or Brooklyn
$150k-$155k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:assesses care, conducts screenings, provides counseling
Requirements Summary:Licensed New York Nurse Practitioner; HIV care experience; flexible in nontraditional settings.
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Job Description

SUMMARY: Reports to the collaborating physician at the contracted facility.



This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:




  • Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO.

  • Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P

  • Reaches out and engages clients with appropriate concern for their health and other needs.

  • Obtains health histories and performs physical examinations and screenings, including testing for HIV on-site.

  • Assesses and treats common, acute, and chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS (following approved protocols); refer clients when necessary to the provider's facility or another appropriate facility; follow up on such referrals.

  • Conducts health screening services.

  • Makes every effort to provide and assure ongoing medical service, including a continuum of care for persons with HIV/AIDS

  • Advises and counsels clients about their physical and mental health.

  • Provides consultation and training to on-site staff and volunteers where appropriate.

  • Assists with the identification, counseling, and care coordination, with case management and health education, of mental health and substance abuse problems.

  • Works in a non-traditional environment; e.g., the non-clinic facility where homeless people congregate