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.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.