Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Summary
Hours:
Full-Time; 40 hours per week, weekdays and weekends, 10-hour shifts
Union:
None
Patient Facing:
Yes
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Are you interested in working with underserved populations? Boston Health Care for Homeless Program is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and episodic care at our nationally recognized respite care facility. The Barbara McInnis House (BMH) is a 103-bed respite for adults experiencing homelessness who are too ill for shelter but do not need hospital level of care. BMH is staffed by nursing 24/7 and weekday and weekend providers. It is a collaborative practice where medical, behavioral health, and case management staff work to meet the various needs of patients during their stay.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and episodic medical care at the Barbara McInnis House; work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients
Elicit an appropriate history, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic studies, interpret results and initiate therapy in accordance with the Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Refer patients as appropriate to medical specialists, hospital admission, recuperative care and detox facilities providing appropriate information for continuity of care
Participate in collaborative relationships with BHCHP physicians according to the regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; provide education to patients on health promotion and disease treatment and prevention
Maintain adequate, up-to-date medical records completed in a timely manner according to the guidelines of BHCHP, employing standard forms such as problem lists, medication lists, etc.
Maintain active DPH, DEA, and professional license, hospital privileges, managed care credentialing and CPR training
Qualifications:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Registered or eligible to be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
At least one year of direct NP/PA experience required
Experience in working with underserved populations, mentally ill, homeless and/or persons with substance use disorders preferred
Life support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person component
Bilingual proficiency preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $105,600 - $143,616 annually.
BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.
Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will.
Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
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Full-Time; 40 hours per week, weekdays and weekends, 10-hour shifts
Union:
None
Patient Facing:
Yes
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Are you interested in working with underserved populations? Boston Health Care for Homeless Program is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and episodic care at our nationally recognized respite care facility. The Barbara McInnis House (BMH) is a 103-bed respite for adults experiencing homelessness who are too ill for shelter but do not need hospital level of care. BMH is staffed by nursing 24/7 and weekday and weekend providers. It is a collaborative practice where medical, behavioral health, and case management staff work to meet the various needs of patients during their stay.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and episodic medical care at the Barbara McInnis House; work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for patients
Elicit an appropriate history, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic studies, interpret results and initiate therapy in accordance with the Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Refer patients as appropriate to medical specialists, hospital admission, recuperative care and detox facilities providing appropriate information for continuity of care
Participate in collaborative relationships with BHCHP physicians according to the regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; provide education to patients on health promotion and disease treatment and prevention
Maintain adequate, up-to-date medical records completed in a timely manner according to the guidelines of BHCHP, employing standard forms such as problem lists, medication lists, etc.
Maintain active DPH, DEA, and professional license, hospital privileges, managed care credentialing and CPR training
Qualifications:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Registered or eligible to be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
At least one year of direct NP/PA experience required
Experience in working with underserved populations, mentally ill, homeless and/or persons with substance use disorders preferred
Life support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person component
Bilingual proficiency preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $105,600 - $143,616 annually.
BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.
Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will.
Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
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