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Salary Range

$92,000.00 - $146,750.00

Overview

Overview: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides leadership over two programs of the Community Health Care Van: the Mother and Infant Program (MIP) mobile health program and the Community Drug Checking Program (CDCC).

For the MIP: the NP provides scheduled doorstep visits via ambulance for newborns referred by their pediatricians. The NP provides pediatric well exams (infant weight checks, bilirubin checks, lactation counseling), and basic screening for the mother (blood pressure and depression), documents in EPIC, and makes all necessary referrals and care coordination. The NP schedules visits and coordinates with the ambulance.

For the CDCC: the NP oversees and operates the drug checking programs within the New Haven Syringe Services Program (SSP). The NP conducts drug testing using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and drug testing strips, counsels SSP clients, oversees IRB protocol compliance, coordinates with New England HIDTA and CT Drug Checking Collaborative, and coordinates with state lab. Provides basic wound care for people who inject drugs. Provides vaccinations. Conducts point of care testing as needed for research studies.

For all projects: Collects and analyzes data and participates in abstract and manuscript development. Identifies funding opportunities and assists with grant writing and submissions.

Participates in federal and non-federal research studies. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong clinical skills for well child / well infant exams in a mobile setting.
• Ability to provide care to marginalized populations including people who use drugs, people involved in carceral system and / or involved with Department of Children and Families, unhoused people, and people at risk for infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of and ability to scan and interpret FTIR spectra as it pertains to illicit drugs.
• Ability to provide basic wound care, safe injection counseling, and overdose prevention and reversal.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other medical departments (pediatrics, addiction medicine, ED, etc.) to provide coordinated care.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• At least 4 years of experience in Harm Reduction and Maternal and Infant Mobile Health.
• Master's Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program. Significant research experience with human subjects and the ability to perform study-related procedures.
• Clinical and research experience in specialized areas such as Movement Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Addiction Medicine, or Pediatrics. Familiarity with specific disease pathology, treatment options, and evaluation methods.
• Experience performing medical evaluations (physical and neurological examinations) and working with elderly patients, especially those with dementia. Knowledge and experience with managing clinical trials.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between clinical sites if necessary. Ability to prescribe buprenorphine and antiretroviral treatments for HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
  
  

Required Certifications

Possession of a CT APRN license (or eligibility) with ANA certification, or CT PA license (or eligibility).

Prescriptive privileges in Connecticut. Wound care certification or working towards.

Principal Responsibilities

• Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition and establishes a clinical diagnosis. 2. Conducts physicals, provides treatment, formulates a health care plan and counsels patients on various health practices. 3. Encourages compliance with treatments plan through education, assessment of patient understanding and regular patient monitoring. 4. Provides reasonable and prudent medical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. 5. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. 6. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness. 7. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies. 8. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal. 9. Prescribes therapy or medication as necessary. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education.
  
  

Job Posting Date

09/24/2025

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Nurse Practitioner (26)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Location

127-153 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.