Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

• Conduct physical assessments and provide appropriate treatment for acute and chronic conditions during street outreach and mobile van shifts
• Administer vaccinations, dispense medications from the Chi-Care Med formulary, and provide prescriptions within scope of services
• Perform infectious disease point-of-care screening and wound care as needed
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and maintain compliance with confidentiality standards
• Identify patients’ social needs and collaborate with social workers to connect patients with partner organizations and higher-level care
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and quality improvement efforts; support students and volunteers as needed

• NP: MSN and current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License with full practice authority;
  PA: MPAS (or equivalent) and current Illinois Physician Assistant License
• BLS/ACLS certification (required)
• Current driver’s license with reliable transportation (required)
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; community health, emergency, or primary care preferred
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and comfort working in non-traditional, street-based settings
• Experience with people experiencing homelessness, substance use, or mental health conditions strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills; empathetic and aligned with Chi-Care Med’s mission of meeting people with dignity
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required

• $50-$60/hour compensation
• Flexible scheduling: 5-hour shifts, 1-2 times per week
• A supportive, mission-driven team committed to equity and compassion in healthcare

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