Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:  The Certified Nurse Practitioner is a key member of an integrated health care team and instrumental to its success. They provide primary medical care services and health education/screening activities to meet the healthcare needs of the Project HOME community: Project HOME residents, neighbors in the community, homeless persons & staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct patient care at Project HOME, which include:

• Primary care medical services for children and adults in consultation with and under the supervision of family physicians.
• Collaboration with Project HOME staff including medical assistants, behavioral health consultants, nurse care managers, peer recovery specialists and community health workers.
• Coordination of care for all patients
• Provider will see 9 patients per session (1/2 day) for a total of 8 sessions per week. This includes telehealth appointments in addition to in-person office visits.

Supports and demonstrates the Mission and Values of Project HOME

• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to all patients.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patients.
• Promotes awareness towards a healthy work environment and good communication among Project HOME staff. 
• Takes a pro-active stance in dealing with the disenfranchised by addressing socio-economic needs in addition to clinical needs.
• Develop annual goals that align with Project HOME's mission to eliminate health disparities.
• Participate in Quality and Risk Management Committee as designated.

 Leadership 

• May be asked to develop programs to expand and support care delivery at Project HOME Healthcare sites
• Participate in All Staff as well Departmental meetings monthly, to include patient case presentation twice a year 
• Precept students including medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner trainees
• Maintain CME activities to provide up-to-date, patient centered, and evidence-based care
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Management may, at its sole discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Project HOME offers a competitive compensation package which includes health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at minimum cost to our employees, company funded life and disability insurances, paid parental leave, spending accounts, and 401K plan with 100% matching contributions up to 5% of compensation. Additionally, we offer generous PTO accruals which includes paid sabbatical leave.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's Degree and current license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• CPR certification
• DEA License 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to practitioners who have worked in an underserved area (e.g. FQHC, free clinic) and/or who have served patients who have significant behavioral health and social challenges. 
• Experience in providing gynecological care, obstetrical care and pediatric care.
• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with the community, medical partners and Project HOME staff across the organization. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• EHR experience, especially eClinicalWorks 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light lifting; standing, walking most of the day

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.