Nurse Practitioner

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion 

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION 

Under the general direction of the Health Officer, Medical Director and Public Health Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to clients in an outpatient sexual and reproductive health clinical setting. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for public health clients. Demonstrates an advanced level of nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. The NP assures safe, effective, culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health care within the clinic setting. Educates individuals, groups, community organizations and health care providers about sexual and reproductive health care. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy agreements. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 

Conduct health assessments including recording complete medical and psychosocial history; record symptoms; physically examine patients; make diagnosis; develop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapies; provide patient education to promote habits that will prevent diseases and maintain good health; collaborate with other providers; order and interpret laboratory test results; follow up with patient to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatments; performs lead work and direction to other staff; performs other duties as assigned. Provide consults for PHNs in clinic as needed; be onsite during all clinical hours to assist with clinical questions and issues that arise; maintain clinic scheduling for staff and clients on IntakeQ and Deputy; lead clinician meetings; assist with EHR implementation for program and building out processes and templates; assist with billing project and implementation in collaboration with leadership and Budget & Finance team; onboard new clinicians into the program; lead annual skills review for clinicians; manage WIR and WEDSS for clinic; assist with strategic planning of clinic; maintain and draft standing orders, processes, procedures, and protocols for clinic; manage medication and medical supplies inventory, documentation, and processes; demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of sexual and reproductive health medical conditions; assures the development and maintenance of appropriate program materials for the SRH clinic; works as part of the interdisciplinary Sexual and Reproductive Health team to identify stakeholder and community partnerships needed to meet the goals of the program; utilizes outreach and educational methods within the community to increase health and wellness for all residents; stays current on sexual and reproductive health care information that will impact practice; provides up to date and relevant sexual and reproductive health education to PHMDC staff in the SRH and relevant programs; collaborates with local SRH and OB/GYN partners to improve services and systems to support clients.

Education, Training and Experience:  

Must have a Master’s degree in nursing and licensure as a nurse practitioner in Wisconsin. Must have one (1) or more years of experience in OB/GYN, Women’s Health, Reproductive Health or Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine. Must have one (1) or more years of experience inserting and removing IUDs and arm implants.  

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable personal motor vehicle transportation. Must obtain required immunizations within six (6) months of hire.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.). 
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. 

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

Professional office and clinical work environment. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds with/without assistance. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Prolonged computer and phone use. Ability to do injections, blood draws, reproductive health exams and testing, IUD/arm implant insertion and removal, pelvic exams. Ability to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and practice.  Extensive knowledge of medical principles and practices applicable to sexual and reproductive health.  Knowledge of social, physical, and psychological sciences. Knowledge of community groups, organization and resources. Knowledge of the functions of technical apparatus and pharmaceuticals utilized in patient care and non-pharmacological treatments.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, associates, and other health care personnel.  Ability to plan and lead the work of professional and ancillary health care personnel.  Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to maintain adequate documentation and complete records. 

Salary : $58 - $68