Overview

The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year over 11,000 young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care, health education, dental services, eye care services, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career & education services, job placement, daily meals, cultural arts, and services. 

Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner will function in an expanded role, in the Adolescent Health Center, in the areas of primary care, family planning services, reproductive health care, and trans health services. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses the health status of patients via history taking, physical examination, and laboratory tests within their scope of practice.  
  • Plan and provide primary, reproductive and gender affirming health care, utilizing consultation and referrals when needed.
  • Recognizes and manages specific common deviations from wellness and health maintenance which is determined by protocol or consultation with physician staff.
  • Prescribe drugs, devices, immunizing agents, tests, and procedures as medically indicated.
  • Works with patients (and family, if applicable) to ensure an understanding of and compliance with the therapeutic regimen with established protocols and recognize when to refer the patient to a physician or other health care provider.
  • Performs other relevant duties as delegated by supervisor.
  • Bilingual (Spanish or French) a plus! 

Qualifications: 

  • Currently licensed/registered by the state of New York as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner  
  • Family Nurse Practitioner or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner board certification required 
  • DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate  
  • Three plus years of experience   
  • Strong LARC procedural skills   
  • Adolescent Health, Women’s Health, Family Planning and/or Gender Affirming experience 
  • Proficiency in use of electronic medical records, preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW) software  
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a holistic, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment.  
  • Compassionate and energetic provider with excellent oral and written communication skills.  
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse and/or high-risk populations.  
  • Bilingual English / Spanish a plus!  

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday,  35 hours a week, some evening hours 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits and PTO packages

Loan Repayment Assistance – The Door is a member of the National Health Service Corps. NHSC.hrsa.gove. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at a NHSC approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

COVID -19 POLICY 

The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.