Wayne State University is searching for an
experienced Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program – Dept. of Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and
inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential
functions (job duties):
Job Purpose:
The Nurse Practitioner, Clinical position is primarily responsible for
providing outpatient clinical care for patients as well as coordinating services and activities within the Wayne State University Adult HIV
program. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team the nurse practitioner collaborates with physicians, nurses, medical assistants,
social workers, medical case managers, patient advocates and peer navigators. Develops and ensures compliance with program policies and data
collection. Leads quality improvement projects within the program and conducts ongoing program evaluation. Supports re-linkage to care
initiatives for persons out of care or lost to care. Reports to the Nursing Team Supervisor.
Essential
Functions:
Program development. Working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and clinical leads, develops innovative care models
to increase viral suppression among patients. Emphasis on collaborative care model and team building and maintenance as well as strong
networking skills.
Clinical Care. Performs appropriate clinical care of patients in the program in the clinic, off site and in the
home as needed. Performs care in accordance with the standards of the clinic and federal guidelines. Documents care appropriately in the
medical record.
Program evaluation. Develops and implement program evaluation systems and quality improvement projects in accordance
with funder and program needs. May participate in clinical research.
Program outreach. Conducts outreach among other appropriate
practices within and outside of Wayne State University and Wayne Health to assess needs and support patients. Connects with HIV care service
providers to ensure coordination of services. Attends local and regional meetings or trainings related to public health and infectious
diseases.
Perform other duties as required.
Unique
duties:
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree
Graduation from an accredited
school of nursing, with Michigan licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner
or physician assistant. BSN
preferred.
Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Staff supervision experience. One to two
years of nursing experience required with related research experience
in designated area of work preferred.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain working
relationships with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong
organizational, time management and planning skills.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable change.
Preferred
qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 – School of Medicine
Primary
department:
H0609 – Internal Medicine
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type:
Fractional Time - Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation
type: Annual Salary - Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working
conditions:
Office setting with regular visits to external sites and field work. Must be flexible with time
availability.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None
(New Requisition) - Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University
policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before
starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment
opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages
applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
