Nurse Practitioner

Description

At The Project, you will do work that matters for people who are too often overlooked. We are celebrating 40 years of providing affirming healthcare and supportive services to people living with HIV, those most at risk, and the broader LGBTQ+ community, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking for people who believe health care should meet people where they are. Learn more at www.tpqc.org.  

The Project is excited to announce that we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide affirming primary care to adults in the Quad Cities. Working alongside our Medical Director, you’ll be the primary care provider many of our patients have been looking for: someone who sees the whole person, knows LGBTQ+ health, and never makes them explain or defend who they are. You’ll manage everyday primary care, from preventive screenings to chronic conditions, along with hormone therapy, sexual health, PrEP, and hepatitis C treatment. Your work will directly reduce the barriers LGBTQ+ people face when they try to get care in our region.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adults, including preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and management of acute and chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Provide gender affirming hormone therapy using an informed consent model
• Offer full sexual health services, including STI testing and treatment, PrEP, PEP, doxy PEP, and HIV care or linkage to HIV specialty care
• Screen for and treat hepatitis C
• Provide screenings and preventive care based on each patient’s anatomy, history, and needs, not assumptions
• Work with our behavioral health and case management teams to support patients’ mental health, substance use, and social needs
• Write supporting letters and documentation for patients seeking surgery, legal document changes, and other care
• Serve as a clinical resource on LGBTQ+ health for staff and community partners

This full-time position is based at our clinic in Moline, Illinois. This is a non supervisory position.

Compensation 

Compensation for this role ranges from $135,000 to $150,000 per year. Offers start with our standard experience scale: 1 to 2 years of relevant experience beyond the minimum adds 2.5%, 3 to 5 years adds 5%, 6 to 10 years adds 7.5%, and more than 10 years adds 10%. Offers may then be adjusted for market factors. Candidates proficient in a second language relevant to the role receive an additional 2.5%.

Provider compensation at The Project is benchmarked to the regional clinical market. Like all of our roles, it includes an annual cost of living increase, and our compensation structure is based on experience, not education.

Requirements

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

Normal hours of work and days for TPQC are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but hours for this position may vary.  Occasional overnight travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education, Experience and Licensure/Certification (If applicable) 

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Family or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care)  
• Minimum of two (2) year of experience in primary care, preferably in community health, FQHC, or nonprofit setting; new graduates with relevant clinical rotations are encouraged to apply. 
• Current, unrestricted APRN license (with national board certification through AANP or ANCC) or PA license (with NCCPA certification) in Illinois and/or Iowa, or ability to obtain prior to start. 
• Current DEA registration and state controlled substance license, or ability to obtain prior to start. 
• Current BLS certification. 
• Demonstrated commitment to providing respectful, inclusive, and patient-centered care to LGBTQ+ individuals and other underserved populations. 
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency with EHR systems. 

 Preferred Education and Experience 

• Experience or strong interest in comprehensive primary care, including sexual health, HIV prevention, and care addressing the health needs of LGBTQ+ communities. 
• HIV Specialist credential (AAHIVM) or interest in obtaining. 
• Experience with harm reduction, hepatitis C treatment, or medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). 
• Lived experience as, or significant experience working with, members of the LGBTQ+ community. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

 Benefits

• Health Insurance: BCBS Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental 
• 401k Retirement: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested.
• PTO: Three weeks annually, accrued throughout the year, with increased accrual rates after three and six years of employment.
• Sick Time: 80 hours annually, prorated for employees who start after January.
• Summer Fridays: We close at noon every Friday between Memorial and Labor Day!
• End of Year Break: Approximately 1.5 weeks of additional paid time off at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays annually
• Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses.
• Education Credit: $2000 a year for tuition or continuing education. Employees are eligible after two years of employment.