Nurse Practitioner

Overview

• Provide comprehensive healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness in a community health setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and continuity of services.
• Perform medical examinations, diagnoses, and treatments for a wide range of health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including preventive and therapeutic measures.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and peer review sessions to enhance care standards.
• Engage in professional development and training to maintain clinical competencies.
• Provide education and counseling to patients to promote self-care and health improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct physical assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and prescribe treatments within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and nursing treatments as required, ensuring patient safety.
• Coordinate referrals to specialty and consultative medical services when necessary.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians to ensure adherence to protocols and standards.
• Document patient encounters and follow-up actions in compliance with agency policies.
• Participate in after-hours telephone triage and emergency response activities.
• Supervise and mentor healthcare staff to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Engage in infection control practices and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Current New York State License and DEA registration mandatory.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in ambulatory care or community health settings.
• Strong knowledge of family medicine practices and chronic disease management.
• Proficiency in patient care documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and staff.