Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is to deliver primary health care to low-income and homeless patients who are eligible for services offered by the Department of Housing and Human Services (DHHS). Duties include delivery of primary health care in an outpatient, ambulatory care setting; patient health education; preventative health care and screening; history taking; medical documentation and charting; making referrals; staff in-service education; and assisting in the day-to-day operation of the health care clinic. For Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants working at the School Based Health Center, a pediatric specialty is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient/client services such as primary care, health assessment, health education, preventative health care, intake and medical history, first aid, and medical screening.
• Implements specific health screening programs as required or assigned.
• Provides referrals to medical, mental health, and addiction treatment programs and services as required.
• Provides off-site medical services to homeless persons unwilling or unable to access health care.
• Develops and implements health education sessions targeted toward health problems associated with homelessness and poverty.
• Develops and maintains a referral network within the Frederick medical community.
• Assists in the clinical experience of nursing and medical students on rotation at the Department of Housing and Human Services.
• Provides medical on-call services as required.
• Physician Assistants maintain delegation agreement with collaborating physician and meets with physician for clinical supervision as specified in the agreement.
• Provides outreach services to homeless and/or low-income persons in order to engage them in Department of Housing and Human Services programs; conducts home visits, street and shelter outreach as needed or assigned.
• Participates in outreach efforts to soup kitchens, shelters, streets, and other locations; facilitates communications between DHHS staff and agencies where outreach occurs.
• Responsible for completing all CME requirements.
• Maintains all paper and electronic records and documents as needed.
• Responds to environmental accidents and assists in the general maintenance and cleaning of the Health Center.
• Assists with other casework, client service, and clinical duties as required or assigned.
• Performs staff in-service education as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call requirements.

• Standard schedule: 5 days x 8 hours
• Condensed schedule option: 4 days x 10 hours — available to support work-life balance

ABOUT FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Frederick is consistently recognized as one of the most livable mid-sized cities on the East Coast. Nestled between Washington, DC and Baltimore, it offers the best of both worlds: a walkable, historic downtown with a vibrant arts and dining scene, top-rated public schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and housing costs well below the surrounding metro areas. For individuals and families seeking community, affordability, and quality of life, Frederick is an exceptional place to call home.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• City of Frederick employee benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
• NHSC Loan Repayment Program: This position is based at an NHSC-approved site, making it eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Qualified applicants may receive significant tax-advantaged loan repayment in exchange for a service commitment — a substantial benefit for clinicians carrying federal student loan debt. Visit nhsc.hrsa.gov for current award details.