Nurse Practitioner -Clinical Community Liaison - LGBTQ - Full Time (25306)

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Develop and roll out provider education programs regarding sexual health, with the goal of increasing the number of local primary care providers who can provide comprehensive testing and prevention services. Activities may include development of provider education materials, designing template sexual health workflows for provider offices, and in-person visits to provider offices to share information and provide technical support regarding implementing new policies and practices.

Provide health-related information and resources as needed and as requested by community groups and other stakeholders, to include offering invited talks and written educational materials as appropriate to community needs.

Evaluate the impact of provider education interventions using surveys, service data (if available) and public health data, as appropriate.

Provide high-quality, culturally competent primary care to patients, including assessments of health status, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems, and management of overall health and chronic illnesses.

Collect, record, and maintain patient information, completing patient charts and billing entries in a timely manner.

Provide patient education as appropriate, including advice regarding diet, activity, hygiene, and preventive measures to avoid illness.

Refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when appropriate; consistently document and follow up on referrals as needed.

Serve as a strategic liaison between the health system and community-based organizations, public health agencies, advocacy groups, and external stakeholders to expand access to sexual health prevention services.

Lead community needs assessments and utilize epidemiologic data to inform outreach strategy, program development, and targeted prevention initiatives.

Develop, implement, and monitor grant-funded or externally supported HIV/STI prevention initiatives in collaboration with public health partners.

Represent the organization at community advisory boards, public health coalitions, and regional prevention collaboratives.

Design and oversee mobile or off-site clinical outreach initiatives, including community-based testing events and prevention campaigns.

Establish and track population health metrics related to PrEP uptake, Doxy-PEP utilization, and STI screening rates.

Provide technical assistance to external provider practices on implementation of sexual health best practices and prevention protocols.

Collaborate with Marketing and Community Affairs to develop culturally responsive outreach materials and public health messaging campaigns.

Participate in policy development and strategic planning related to LGBTQ+ health equity initiatives across ambulatory and community settings.

Maintain flexibility to provide services in non-hospital environments, including community centers, outreach sites, and partner agencies.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

Current NJ licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner, and RN BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required DEA certificate Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of sexual healthcare, including testing, prevention, and treatment.

Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of primary care for the LGBTQ+ community.

Education

Graduation from an approved Nurse Practitioner program is required.

Salary Commensurate with Experience Within Posted Range

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.