Nurse Practitioner

WESTERN WAYNE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS•Inkster, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) provides primary care and other outpatient medical services as part of a collaborative, team-based practice at Western Wayne Family Health Centers (WWFHC). The role supports the organization’s mission to provide integrated, affordable, quality care and works in collaboration with a physician under a signed collaborative agreement. The CNP provides consultation and health education, manages patient follow-up and results, dispenses medications within licensure, and advocates for patients’ needs. The position may serve at any WWFHC location as directed by management and requires flexibility to support clinic coverage.

Requirements

Registered Nurse.
State of Michigan licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Michigan certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
Current BLS certification.
Must meet credentialing standards required by applicable insurance and regulatory plans.
Must have a permanent, unrestricted license to practice in Michigan.
Maintain board certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Be registered under Michigan and federal law to prescribe all classes of drugs necessary for the role.
Procedures must be observed by an attending physician three times before the employee performs them.
Experience working in a public health, community health, or public-health-oriented environment.
Ability and experience to institute innovative health care programs suited to the needs of the patient population served.
Knowledge of and ability to use software used in health care settings.
Experience using and supervising providers’ use of Electronic Medical Records.
Adequate transportation to visit WWFHC sites.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting and as part of a professional community health care team, with a history of cooperative relations with colleagues, support staff, hospital-based providers, administrators, and patients.
Excellent communication and teaching skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work appropriately.
Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of outpatient primary care experience is preferred.
Arabic and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver primary health care and other outpatient services to assigned patients using a team-based approach and working with the collaborating physician under the signed collaborative agreement.
Maintain patient records, follow up with patients who miss appointments, and track tests ordered by the CNP.
Refer complex cases to the collaborating physician, or seek assistance from another WWFHC physician or the CMO when appropriate.
Provide consultation and health education.
Dispense medications as licensed and render first aid as necessary.
Advocate for patients and recommend or arrange referrals to community health service providers for follow-up care.
Provide backup assistance to the medical team with injections, blood draws, and collection of laboratory specimens as needed.
Review and respond to laboratory results, medical records, and other patient results as part of the health care team.
Document services accurately and promptly in accordance with the WWFHC Quality Assurance Plan and applicable policies and procedures.
Participate in committees, working groups, peer review, quality improvement activities, required trainings, and provider and all-staff meetings.
Maintain continuing medical education requirements and keep up with annual trainings and electronic medical record updates.
Provide courteous, respectful service to patients, guests, physicians, and employees; respond promptly to customer requests and clinic communications.
Work cooperatively across departments, assist colleagues, accept feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Communicate clearly and tactfully while respecting confidentiality and privacy requirements.
Carry out assignments with limited direction, maintain punctuality and confidentiality, provide appropriate absence or tardiness notification, and work shifts as needed for clinic coverage.
Work at any WWFHC location as directed by management and perform other duties as assigned.