Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Ryan White Program - Dept. 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.
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.
Clinical Care. Performs appropriate clinical care of patients in the program in the clinic. Performs care in accordance with the standards of the clinic and federal guidelines. Documents care appropriately in the medical record. Engages in ongoing professional development
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.
Program evaluation. Develops and implement program evaluation systems and quality improvement projects in accordance with funder and program needs. May participate in clinical research.
Perform other duties as required.
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.
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.
H06 - School of Medicine
H0609 - Internal Medicine
Office setting with regular visits to external sites and fieldwork. Must be flexible with time availability.
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.
