Nurse Practitioner I

Massachusetts General Hospital • Boston, MA

406d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Sexual Health Clinic (SHC) of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is responsible for providing comprehensive patient-centered clinical care focused on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV prevention, and sexual health education. The NP will work under the supervision of the Medical Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for diverse patient populations, including those who are uninsured or underinsured, and those with substance use disorders. This role is part-time, flexible, and grant-funded, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited NP school and board-certified.
• Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license with authorization to practice in the expanded role (NP).
• Must have or be eligible for and maintain a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR).
• Qualified in basic life support standards as established by the American Heart Association.
• Experience in sexual health, infectious disease, community health, or substance use disorder treatment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or Portuguese is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to the Sexual Health Clinic patient population.
• Functions independently in clinic and manages/coordinates all aspects of patient care.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Prescribes medications as necessary according to organizational and state/federal regulatory policies and procedures.
• Achieves and maintains proficiency in point-of-care tests related to sexual health, including gram stain and wet mount microscopy.
• Initiates consultations and referrals for patients.
• Consults with the supervising physician regarding abnormal findings outside the NP's scope of practice.
• Documents in the medical record and complies with hospital standards of care.
• Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $81.8K - $104K per year.
• Flexible working hours up to 16 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic outpatient clinical setting.
• Engagement in community health initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed