Care For the Homeless

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to the collaborating physician at the contracted facility.

This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO.
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
• Reaches out and engages clients with appropriate concern for their health and other needs.
• Obtains health histories and performs physical examinations and screenings, including testing for HIV on-site.
• Assesses and treats common, acute, and chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS (following approved protocols); refer clients when necessary to the provider's facility or another appropriate facility; follow up on such referrals.
• Conducts health screening services.
• Makes every effort to provide and assure ongoing medical service, including a continuum of care for persons with HIV/AIDS
• Advises and counsels clients about their physical and mental health.
• Provides consultation and training to on-site staff and volunteers where appropriate.
• Assists with the identification, counseling, and care coordination, with case management and health education, of mental health and substance abuse problems.
• Works in a non-traditional environment; e.g., the non-clinic facility where homeless people congregate

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• New York State Nurse Practitioner License
• Commitment to serving the underprivileged
• Flexible and able to function in a nontraditional setting.