Tapestry is committed to providing high quality, compassionate and community-based care to everyone in our region including the most vulnerable. We are passionate about providing non- judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare, syringe access and disposal, overdose prevention and education, HIV support and prevention, and WIC family nutrition.
- Tuition Reimbursement available through MLRP
- Expected hours: Flexible, 20-30 hours per week
Job purpose
Participate as a member of the mobile medical service delivery team in the health management and treatment of people seeking medical services with Tapestry. Provide confidential, non-judgmental medical services, counseling, and education to clients who access Tapestry’s harm reduction services to enable them to make fully informed decisions and access the full range of medical services needed.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform exams for people who access harm reduction related services.
- Provide for the assessment and management of the needs of clients including sexually transmitted infections, wound care, Buprenorphine administration, Hepatitis C treatment, and some reproductive health care (pregnancy testing, vaginitis, urinary tract infections in accordance with Tapestry medical protocols.
- Review of client’s medical history and other medically relevant information.
- Order laboratory and diagnostic tests as described in the protocol.
- Perform lab tests and venipuncture as needed and within scope of practice.
- Provide appropriate medications and treatments in accordance with Tapestry medical protocols.
- Provide health counseling and distribute appropriate written information.
- Make appropriate referrals to other health care providers for services beyond the scope of Tapestry.
- Document all information in electronic medical record and on logs per protocol.
- Alert supervisor of need for DCF notification of abuse of minor clients
- Assist in training and orientation of new staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Willing to train in a wide variety of care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice advance practice nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife or a Physician’s Assistant by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health or MD.
- Board Certified by American Nursing Association, or American College of Nurse Midwives, or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants.
- One-year clinical experience in drug user health preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work with diverse clients and staff and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Computer skills, experience with an EMR preferred.
- Supports the mission and goals of the agency.
Working conditions
- Position schedule dependent on needs of participants and programs.
- Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- Regular street outreach in various weather conditions required.
- Outreach to bars, clubs and other areas where high risk sex and drug use regularly occur required.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Physical requirements
- Ability to administer medical services in off-site and non-traditional settings.
- Ability to sit at a desk to use a computer, general administrative duties.
- Ability to stand up to 4 plus hours a day.
- Ability to sit for up to 4 plus hours a day.
- Ability to be outside for up to 4 hours per day.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Loan Repayment:
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Tapestry employees may be eligible for loan repayment programs like the National Health Service Corps, and the Mass League of Community Health Centers, among others. If approved, these loan repayment plans can provide up to $60,000 in loan forgiveness. Please research your individual eligibility, particularly if you are a Physician, Dentist, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner (primary care), Physician Assistant, Psychologist (health service), RN, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse Specialist, or a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $47.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Community health center
- In-person
Work Location: In person