Temporary Nurse Practitioner

Covenant House New York•New York, NY

6d•$35 - $35

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive primary care within a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving youth in a congregate care and crisis shelter setting. Care includes preventive services, acute and chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary coordination using a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach. The NP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, and collaborates with clinical and program teams to support continuity of care and population health outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Nursing
Licensed Nurse Practitioner/RN in New York State
National certification required

Nice To Haves

1+ year NP experience preferred
Experience in FQHC, primary care, or underserved populations preferred
Experience with EHR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive medical evaluations including history, physical exams, and risk assessments
Provide primary and preventive care including screening, vaccination, and health maintenance
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with NYS regulations
Provide gender-affirming care, sexual/reproductive health services, and HIV/PrEP management
Conduct clinical workups including labs, imaging, and specialty referrals
In the event of a crisis on a residential floor or involving a patient, the provider is responsible for delivering care and support within the limits of their scope of practice and ensuring prompt escalation to appropriate clinical personnel or emergency services when warranted.
Initiate, prescribe, and manage medication regimens in accordance with NYS regulations and clinical guidelines
Monitor treatment response, adherence, side effects, and clinical outcomes, and adjust therapy as indicated
Complete prior authorizations and support timely access to medications to ensure continuity of care
Comply with all controlled substance regulations, including iSTOP (PMP) requirements
Provide patient education on medication use, adherence, side effects, interactions, and harm reduction strategies
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including medical, behavioral health, and program leadership
Coordinate care within a congregate care and crisis shelter environment, ensuring continuity across services
Facilitate referrals, diagnostic workups, and follow-up for specialty care
Identify and manage clinical and psychosocial risk factors
Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and care planning, including daily huddles and red flag meetings
Communicate clinical plans and updates to team members to support timely and informed decision-making
Support care transitions and coordination with external providers and healthcare systems
Document encounters in appropriate EHRs (including eClinicalWorks and ETO) in a timely and compliant manner
Manage orders, referrals, and results within the EHR
Complete required disease reporting (e.g., PRISM)
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and required training standards
Support population health initiatives and identify high-risk patients
Participate in quality improvement and FQHC/HRSA standards, including risk management and continuous improvement
Provide patient education and promote harm reduction strategies