Title: Nurse Practitioner - Sexual Health & HIV/STI Prevention (Contract-to-Hire)
Summary: A non-profit community health center in Long Beach seeks a compassionate, mission-driven Nurse Practitioner to deliver inclusive healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community, specializing in HIV/STI testing, treatment, and PrEP/PEP management. This role begins as an 8-week contract (2 days/week) with a direct pathway to a permanent, full-time position.
Day to Day: - Patient Care: Conduct 30-to-90-minute visits for 10-12 patients daily, diagnosing and managing STIs and prescribing PrEP, PEP, and Doxy PEP.
- Diagnostics & Treatment: Order, collect (including swabs for patients with limited mobility), and interpret lab tests; communicate results and initiate evidence-based therapies.
- Patient Education: Offer open, respectful, and non-judgmental counseling on sexual health, harm reduction, and birth control.
- Documentation & Billing: Complete accurate charting and coding in Athena (EMR), submit claims, follow up on denials, and support revenue cycle audits.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with health services staff to arrange referrals for primary care, case management, and adherence counseling.
Shift: - Initial Contract (Weeks 1-8): 2 days/week (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
- Permanent Schedule: Expands to 5 days/week, including occasional Saturdays.
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (open until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays).
- Setting: On-site outpatient clinic (Scrubs).
Qualifications: - Licensure & Credentials: Master's in Nursing (Adult or Family NP); active California NP and RN licenses, CA Furnishing license, and DEA registration.
- Clinical Competence: Proven experience working with LGBTQ+ patients; comfort discussing sexual health openly and without judgment.
- Language: Spanish proficiency required (bilingual English/Spanish preferred).
- Systems & Programs: EMR experience (Athena preferred); familiarity with Medi-Cal and Family PACT programs
Perks!: - Contract-to-Hire Track: Clear transition to a permanent, full-time direct-hire position after 8 weeks.
- Community Impact: Deliver accessible, stigma-free preventative care to underserved populations.
- Mission-Driven Team: Join an affirming, collaborative team dedicated to healthcare equity and dignity.
