Nurse Practitioner (West 37th Street)

Overview:  The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians and
other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
This role involves diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic
conditions, promoting preventive care, and fostering strong patient
relationships.

Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 annually commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

* Assesses and interprets medical and psycho-social histories; performs
physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as
appropriate; identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides
education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the
interventions prescribed.

* Consults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical,
psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other
appropriate referral course when indicated.

* Performs or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of the
health management. Reports communicable disease in a timely manner to the
appropriate Health Department as per health center protocol.

* Orders medications.

* Follows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center
protocols.

* Conducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as
appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and
treatment options.

* Completes the client’s clinical record documentation in a timely manner
specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health center

* Understands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the
location of the emergency kit/supplies in all clinic settings.

* Participates in quality improvement/assurance activities.

* Participates in continuing medical education activities to enhance
professionalism and to ensure quality of care.

* Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.

* Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a
supportive team.

* Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and
Procedures.

* Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.

Job Requirements

* Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner.
* Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of New
York. 
* 2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse practitioner
* Experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS primary care preferred.
* Experience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.
* Previous experience with an electronic health record, preferred
* Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform
medical procedures as indicated
* Auditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients
* Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure
* Maintains CPR certifications
* Maintains Infection Control certification.
* Maintains DEA registration.
* Certified by ANCC or AANP
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
* Preference for individuals with experiencing working in a community-based
setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced
homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challenges

Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If
you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job
requirement, please contact Human Resources. Job candidates should be aware that
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genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org 

Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy.
Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based,
OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health
Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A
pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10
high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe
in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org 

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people
living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention,
and treatment, among other lifesaving services. 

Benefits: 
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your
priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion,
based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to
30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit.
This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text
books. 

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements.
Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has
facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during
the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City
employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and
Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right
to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position
and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining
agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU