Advanced Practice Nurse

Company: Catholic Charities New Hampshire
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Job DetailsJob TypeFull-timeManchester, NHDescriptionDo you want the chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of those in need? Healthcare for the Homeless is looking for a compassionate and self-motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our direct care team on a full-time (30 hours/week) basis. We also have a per diem opening as well. The APRN will focus on addressing the complex medical and behavioral health needs of the uninsured, underinsured, those experiencing homelessness and housing insecure individuals by utilizing the nursing process to conduct comprehensive person-centered assessments and identify co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use disorders.Responsibilities - Provide patient-centered care that is sensitive and responsive to the demographics, cultural background, and specific needs of the population served. - Conduct thorough physical examinations for patients across the lifespan. - Collect and document comprehensive health and psychosocial histories, including review of systems, in accordance with electronic medical record (EMR) standards. - Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests to assess and monitor health status. - Analyze and integrate findings from health histories, reviews of systems, physical exams, and diagnostic results. Share test outcomes with patients during care visits. - Identify medical and behavioral health concerns as well as educational needs of the patient. - Develop individualized care plans that include health education, promotion strategies, and disease management. - Implement and monitor treatment plans for acute and chronic health conditions in collaboration with the care team. - Initiate emergency interventions in critical or life-threatening situations and consult or refer to physicians or emergency services as appropriate to stabilize patients. - Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information, staff, legal matters, and organizational operations. - Accurately code and document all patient encounters in the EMR and ensure timely submission of billing information in accordance with billing guidelines. - Maintain open and effective communication with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic patient care-both during clinical sessions and formal care planning meetings.Requirements - Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program, required. - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of New Hampshire. - Minimum 2 years' experience as a mid-level provider. - Prior experience working in community health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment settings and experience working with underserved populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, preferred - Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, preferred. - Valid Driver's License or the ability to transport self to and from off-site locations.Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or familial status, age, or mental or physical handicap.

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