NURSE PRACTITIONER

The Night Ministry of Chicago, IL is looking to hire a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to work with our Outreach and Health Ministry team. Do you want to help a respected nonprofit organization accomplish its mission of serving people in your community who are struggling with poverty and homelessness? Do you want to work for an organization that truly values its employees ? If so, please read on!

This Nurse Practitioner will support the mission and goals of The Night Ministry by offering hospitality, health education and assessments, counseling medical treatment, and providing referrals for further appropriate treatment to persons experiencing homelessness. If this sounds like the opportunity for you to build a career while fighting homelessness, apply today!

ABOUT THE NIGHT MINISTRY

With open hearts and minds, we provide housing, healthcare, spiritual care, social services, and human connection to members of the Chicago community who are struggling with poverty and homelessness. We accept people as they are and work to address their immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming their sense of humanity. We were founded when a coalition of diverse North Side congregations hired Rev. Tom Behrens to reach out to people who gathered at night due to isolation, despair, and homelessness. From those humble beginnings over 40 years ago when Tom's first office was the trunk of his car, we have grown to a financially sound nonprofit that provides numerous award-winning services to the most vulnerable in our community.

Although not all employees are involved in direct services, everyone is dedicated to the mission of The Night Ministry, believes in its core values, and knows that their work is highly valued. We strive to be the best employer possible , providing our employees with a mission-driven work atmosphere that is both focused and fun as well as a benefits package that we feel is one of the best in the industry .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PRACTITIONER

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct physical assessments, provide sexual health services, and offer referrals for health care. You will work closely with staff members and volunteers and manage the storage and inventory of supplies. You will also ensure that the data is entered timely in external and internal databases. Ability to travel and provide services at other outreach settings, such as our shelters, and participate in internal and external training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Must possess an M.S.N. degree and current Advanced Family or Adult Practice Nursing License and
• Must have current driver's license and possess evidence of insurability
• Must be available evenings and weekends
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience in counseling patients/clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to react quickly in emergencies; demonstrated "street smarts"
• Physically able and willing to work in various settings, including outdoors; this position requires riding the Health Outreach Bus for Bus shifts and the Street Medicine van.
• Familiarity with referral sources
• Current driver's license and good driving record; access to reliable personal transportation

Nonessential skills and experience:

• Spanish language skills.
• Experience working with similar populations.
• DEA License preferred

READY TO JOIN IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST HOMELESSNESS?

If you feel that you would be right for this Nurse Practitioner position that has an hourly salary range of $42 to $52 depending on experience with full benefits after 30 days, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Hours may vary according to the needs of the organization.

Sunday - Bus (1:00p-9:00p)

Monday - Library and Youth Programs (10:00a-7p)

Tuesday - Office (business hours)

Wednesday - AM Street Med (8:30a-4:30p)

Thursday - Bus (1:00p-9:00p)