Nurse Practitioner

Level: Experienced | Location: Western Wayne Inkster - Inkster, MI 48141 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Nurse | Purpose: The Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) is responsible for supporting the physician in the delivery of medical services to promote efficient and effective medical care according to the mission, vision and goals of Western Wayne Family Health Centers. The CNP will function as an integral member of a collaborative practice and will participate in the care of all patients under guidance of physicians. Part I: Essential Position Function and Duties Delivers primary health care and other health services to designated consumers of outpatient services as assigned and supervised by staff physicians in accordance with the mutually developed and signed collaborative agreement. Record keeping including follow-up of patients with missed appointments, tracking of tests ordered by CNP. Serves as a representative of the physician, treating the patient in the style and manner developed and directed by the supervising physician. Refers to the physician, or maintains close consultation between the patient, CNP and physician, for unusual or hard to manage cases. Provides consultation and health education. Dispenses medications as licensed. Renders first aid as necessary. Advocates for client’s best interest and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals for follow‑up with health service providers in the community to meet the needs of consumers. Provides back up assistance to medical team to administer injections, draw blood, and take lab specimens as necessary. Reviews and responds to lab results, medical records and other patient results as part of the healthcare team. Part II: Clinic Wide Responsibilities Customer Relations: Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other employees with care, courtesy, and respect. Responds quickly and appropriately to customer request. Looks for and suggests ways to better meet customer needs. Answers clinic communications systems promptly and with courtesy and respect. Qualifications PART III: Education and Experience Must be a Registered Nurse. Must have State of Michigan licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Certification in Michigan as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP). MAT experience. Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Minimum 3 years outpatient primary care experience preferred. Maintains up to date BLS certification. Procedures to be observed by attending physician three times before performing them. Must be able to meet standards required to be credential by appropriate insurance and regulatory plans. Benefits Medical Dental Vision STD LTD Flexible Spending Account 403B Retirement Plan Lifestyle and quality of life uniqueness (M-F, Closed Weekends) Practice focuses on delivery of quality care (Federally Qualified Health Centers) CME Eligible Competitive Compensation Package #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Wayne Family Health Centers