Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Description:

The Certified Nurse Practitioner at AIDS Care Group will provide compassionate clinical care for patients living with HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions, including substance use disorders, in an outpatient setting. The incumbent is responsible for conducting complete physicals, providing treatment, counseling patients and prescribing medication.

AIDS Care Group offers a generous benefits package to full time employees (20 days PTO, 403b plan, Paid Medical insurance - 100% of the monthly premium is covered by ACG, regardless of coverage level, Paid Life Insurance, Paid Family and Medical leave). Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

ACG has a 35-hour work week. The shift is Monday to Friday, 9AM to 4PM.

Starting annual salary is between $120,000 and $155,000 commensurate with experience.

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Evaluate, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses

Provide comprehensive primary care, including but not limited to medical history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory results, diagnosing medical conditions, implement treatment plans, and, when appropriate, prescribe therapeutics

Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary

Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise

Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies

Maintain timely, complete and detailed records of patient’s health care plans and prognoses as per ACG policy

Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks

Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks

Coordinate and support the medical support staff by leading by example

Read current literature, engage with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in profession

Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources

Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control

Participate in case conferences as part of a multidisciplinary team (Mental Health Providers, Certified Recovery Specialist, etc.),

Be open to discussing and/ or implementing plans of care from other members of the team

Speak with others using clear, professional and polite language

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the ACG team to reach common goal

Provide on-call services after hours as needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Active CRNP license in the State of Pennsylvania

Active DEA license

Experience working in an outpatient setting

Must be able to comfortably work with people of all lifestyles

Experience providing direct HIV prevention and treatment care

Experience providing patient care for people with substance use disorders

Experience providing care for LGBTQ+ population

Knowledge in PrEP/PEP and hormone replacement therapy

Knowledge of addictions and their association with HIV disease

Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred

Must have flexibility in approaches to care based on individual patient needs

Must be able to establish trust and create connections with our patient population

Must be efficient in the delivery of culturally competent care

Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with constant collaboration within and across provider teams

Dependable

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people

Availability for occasional evening and Saturday hours

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, detect and exchange information

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Ability to use computers, keyboards and mouse to enter, access or retrieve data

AIDS Care Group is committed to protecting the health of our employees, patients, and the community we serve and safeguarding them from infectious diseases, such as the Flu and COVID-19.

All AIDS Care Group employees are required to receive an annual Flu vaccine.

All AIDS Care Group employees must show proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine.

AIDS Care Group Vaccination policies are subject to reasonable accommodation provisions as required by law.

After a conditional offer of employment has been signed, the applicant is subject to a criminal background check, drug test, and employment verification.

Work Conditions:

Primarily a stationary position

Occasional stooping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching

Occasional lifting of equipment or supplies (up to 30lbs)

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Handle emergency or crisis situations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or fell, and reach with arms and hands