Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. of Internal Medicine

Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. of Internal Medicine

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 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. Conducts home visits or off-site care as needed or specified within programs scope of services. 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: Full 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: