Nurse Practitioner

Position The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultations while maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures. Works independently and under the supervision of the Public Health Administrator and/or their designee. This position is Part-time (0.75 FTE). Essential Duties Provide direct patient care. Assess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal. Assist individuals in maintaining / improving their health through health promotion and disease prevention services. Perform skilled medical interventions including surveillance, investigation, case finding, creating / maintaining community partnerships, developing policies, procedures, and plans, outreach, referral and follow-up, case management, health education, counseling, consultation, screening, and advocacy. Provide reproductive and family planning healthcare services in accordance with Woman’s Block Grant and Title X program regulations including but not limited to: Perform history and physical exams for clients seeking reproductive health care services Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests for evaluation of sexually transmitted infections Perform cervical cancer screenings and initiate appropriate follow up care Prescribe and provide all contraceptive methods, including performing long-acting reversible contraception procedures Prescribe and provide appropriate antibiotic and/or antiviral medications Perform pregnancy testing and counseling Provide preconception counseling and basic infertility services Perform Wellness Exams Maintain proficiency in Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures Maintain patient records utilizing software applications, computer systems, and/or written notes according to program and best practice standards. Plan and oversee the implementation of chart audits. Use critical thinking skills to coordinate appropriate care plans and to direct critical interventions and / or referrals. Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the principles and practices of medical / mental health applicable to the areas of assessment, promotion, and maintenance of the health of at-risk individuals, families, and the community. Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard of care, assessment practices, protocols, and equipment. Provide input at case conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities. Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness. Manage assigned grants and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, reports are completed on time, and resubmit grant applications as applicable. Have working knowledge of the organizational budget. Prepare, recommend, or designate personnel to engage in qualification statements for credentialing, job descriptions, and evaluation standards. Aid in the recruitment, screening, and interviewing of personnel. Create and approve clinical standard operational procedures. Oversee planning, reporting, and initiatives. Ensure availability of medical and pharmaceutical supplies. Provide medical/mental health consultations. Maintain a leadership role in the annual review of clinical policies and procedures. Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community intervention. Comprehensive understanding and ability to implement the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security / Privacy, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worksite components. Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Associated Duties Perform other duties as assigned or required. Participate in team and general staff meetings. Acts as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear, or radiological event. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Qualified applicants must possess Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus from an accredited program, with current board certification required. Active State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license, both of which must be maintained for the duration of employment. Current certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the medical field, with demonstrated expertise in clinical skills and operations, reimbursement regulations, and regulatory compliance for nonprofit and community healthcare organizations. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle with required insurance coverage. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years’ work experience with a governmental public health agency. Bilingual proficiency (Spanish / English). Experience working with various racial and ethnic groups. Enhanced familiarity / experience with statistical theory / methods. Experience in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program materials in Microsoft PowerPoint. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of / initiate referrals to community health care providers, social service, and advocacy agencies, and the ability to effectively refer clients as needed. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and all aspects of client privacy practices. Knowledge / experience evaluating health trends and risk factors of target populations. Ability to establish professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors, and community organization members. Personal initiative combined with the ability to work independently and interdependently. Substantial knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Office 2007 or newer (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher), desktop publishing, and the Internet. Ability to analyze data in Microsoft Excel and / or other applicable databases using established criteria to determine significance and assess outcomes. Must be able to compare, count, measure, copy, compute, tabulate, and categorize data. Ability to effectively acquire and utilize scientific / client data obtained from a variety of sources including patient records, lab reports, physician orders, maps, flow charts, and statistical reports. Ability to comprehend, utilize, and implement information from a variety of sources including personnel policies, employee performance evaluations, time study sheets, policy documents, procedure manuals, medical textbooks, and computer software operating manuals. Proficient English language skills including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar with the ability to pass all required skill tests. Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of responsibility including clients and their families, physicians, local / state / federal personnel, pharmacists, hospital and jail personnel. Ability to assist in the development, submission, and implementation of successful grant proposals. Ability to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and federal laws, regulations, and rules. Ability to effectively train and coordinate activities of interns and visiting students. Ability to adapt to a wide variety of work situations. Physical & Environmental Conditions Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping. Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and bending/twisting. Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.). Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing. Working Conditions Office and a wide variety of indoor environments. Day, evening, and weekend hours. Equipment Effective utilization of computer workstations and associated equipment, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, typewriter, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment. Benefits Health Insurance 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family. Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered. CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High – Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee’s Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire. The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year. Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings. Life Insurance City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings Employee may buy additional insurance – each unit is equal to your annual earnings. Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage. Cost depends on age and annual salary Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available – maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month Pension Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee. Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS. Vacation Less than 4 years of continuous service – 96 hours At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service – 136 At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176 At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216 At least 21 years of continuous service – 256 You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year. During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee’s start date. Holidays 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked. Casual Days You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued. You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year. Dental Insurance MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction. The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance. Vision Insurance Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction. Flexible Spending Plans Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year. Short Term Disability Policy Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees. 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly. Employee Assistance Program The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora. Parental Leave 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours. Deferred Compensation Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp. Supplemental Insurance Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available Tuition Reimbursement $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower. Student Loan Repayment Program The Student Loan Repayment Program, administered by Bakertilly Vantagen, helps assist you with the financial burden of the education that you have received. Non City of Racine residents can receive up to $1,200 per year towards student loan repayments, and City of Racine residents can receive up to $2,400 per year towards student loan repayments. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Wellness Incentive Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100. Fitness Reimbursement Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household. Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs. City of Racine Residency City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident. City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for: Racine Police Association – 3% differential rate Local 321 Firefighter Union – 3% differential rate Transit Union – 2% differential rate You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program The City of Racine Employee Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help you purchase your dream home in the City of Racine – Submission deadline for applications is August 1st, 2026. Racine Financial Empowerment Center The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free one-on-one professional financial counseling for all City of Racine employees, and residents of the City of Racine. Legal Statement The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr