Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing that meets Board standards.
Valid Nurse Practitioner licensure in Michigan with specialty certification.
Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is preferred.
Commitment to ongoing education for Nurse Practitioner certification maintenance.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
Manage patient medical care, including diagnosis and follow-up documentation.
Educate clients through individual or group counseling and distribute educational materials.
Oversee all aspects of client health care, tracking referrals and lab results accurately.
Provide holistic patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Attend and contribute to monthly provider meetings.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and ongoing education for certification maintenance.
Involvement in shaping healthcare strategies and systems within the organization.
Collaborative work environment with a diverse healthcare team.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate job completion needs.
Local travel support with reimbursement according to policy.
Full Job Description
Essential Duties
Manages patient medical care (according to Nurse Practitioner Protocol) including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, and accurately documents above in medical records.
Participates in educational aspect of all clients which includes individual or group counseling and distribution of educational materials.
Maintains complete responsibility for client's health care regarding tracking of all referrals, mammograms, pap smears, immunizations, laboratory reports, X-rays, and prescribing authority.
Provides holistic patient care through collaboration of other members of interdisciplinary health care team: Physician, Dietician, Social Worker, MIHP, Nurses, WIC, and other internal/external sources.
Attend monthly provider meetings.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
Designs and implements strategies to effect change of current health care system as appropriate, participates in task forces, and functions as an intermediary between nursing staff and Physicians to reinforce or implement change.
Participates in the continuing education of nursing staff, nurse practitioner students, medical students, interns, residents and other students.
Performs other functions related to health center as directed by GLBHC and/or Medical Director.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Evidence of completion from either an accredited Nurse Practitioner Certificate program or Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner Program which conforms to Board of Registered Nursing standards.
Licensure: N. (State of Michigan), and Specialty Certification by State of Michigan Board of Registered Nursing and/or Specialty Certification through the ANA as a Nurse Practitioner.
Experience: Previous experience in FQHC setting preferred.
Skills: Participates in ongoing education as required for maintenance of Nurse Practitioner certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, or as necessary to complete the job. Flexible and varied.
Travel: Local travel except for conferences. Reimbursement in accordance with contract and GLBHC policy.
