Family Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases

Description

About BMS

BMS Family Health & Wellness Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the diverse communities of Brooklyn since 1982. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services that promote health equity and improve the well-being of individuals and families.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Nurse Practitioner – Infectious Diseases to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care and specialized infectious disease services, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and chronic disease management.

Reporting to the Medical Director – Infectious Diseases, the Nurse Practitioner will play an essential role in delivering integrated, evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare to underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care, including physical examinations, preventive screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and chronic disease management.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, STIs, and other infectious diseases.
• Initiate and manage antiretroviral therapy (ART), PrEP, PEP, and other appropriate treatment regimens.
• Manage chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health professionals, care coordinators, and other clinical team members.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and support clinical quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner certification and RN license.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
• Current AAHIVS certification
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification 
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, hepatitis management, infectious diseases, or primary care strongly preferred.
• Experience in an FQHC or community health setting is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to health equity.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole is desirable.

Why Join BMS?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Comprehensive employer-sponsored health benefits

5% employer 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting

20 paid vacation days, five (5) personal days, 12 sick days, 32 hours of unpaid sick leave

11 Paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving

Continuing Medical Education (CME) and professional development opportunities

Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) programs

Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare access and health outcomes in Brooklyn

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about infectious disease medicine, comprehensive primary care, and improving health outcomes in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.