Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of public health professionals to provide comprehensive care to clients in an outpatient sexual and reproductive health clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• Interview patients to obtain general health and sexual history.
• Perform physical examinations; identify deviations from norms in the physical condition of the patient.
• Order lab tests and collect specimens in conjunction with clinic protocols; consult with the physician as indicated.
• Identify the need to treat asymptomatic contacts with sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases; collaborate with Disease Intervention Specialists (DISs) and clinical staff to administer appropriate treatment under program protocols.
• Counsel patients and contacts regarding risk reduction for STIs; provide one-to-one and group educational services regarding diagnosis and treatment.
• Evaluate patients to determine the effectiveness of treatments and identify any adherence issues; refer patients to medical, nursing, or community resources for ongoing care and needs.
• Maintain timely and complete medical records and clinical care documentation per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) guidelines and Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) policy.
• Educate patients on birth control options and prescribe evidence-based methods that align with patient goals and reproductive health needs.
• Perform clinical breast exams, pap smears, and vaginal exams per program guidelines, including follow-up for abnormal screening tests.
• Review and interpret pap smears, mammography, and laboratory findings; consult with the Public Health Nurse to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure that all quality control standards are met per local, state, and federal guidelines.

Guidance and Quality Assurance

• Serve as a clinical resource, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate care delivery.
• Provide clinical consultation and direction to nurses in the Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Milwaukee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Program (MBCCAP) programs.
• Collaborate with the MHD physician on maintaining standing orders training for nursing staff.
• Address the global needs of the clinic environment; assist program leadership to address issues of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff culture, and patient experience.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical licensure, ongoing education, and competency through participation in professional organizations, networking, conferences, webinars, and continuing nursing educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze program data to understand current patterns and identify areas of improvement. Act as clinical champion for quality improvement priorities as established by department leadership.
• Provide presentations and learning experiences for nursing and other professional students, including in-service opportunities for program peers.

Program Leadership, Coordination, and Outreach

• Review current policies and protocols for accuracy and completeness.
• At the request of leadership, represent MHD on relevant local and state committees, community outreach opportunities, and workgroups to promote and support program services.
• Engage in special projects, quality improvement initiatives, and research opportunities.
• Stay current on sexual and reproductive health care information that will impact practice.
• Provide up-to-date and relevant sexual and reproductive health education to staff in the SRH and relevant programs.
• Collaborate with local SRH and OB/GYN partners to improve services and systems to support clients.

Requirements

• Proof of completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner program.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional nursing experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in a licensed Obstetrics-Gynecology (OBGYN), Women’s Health, Reproductive Health, or Family Practice clinic.
• Valid certificate to practice as a professional Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Valid license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
• Valid State of Wisconsin certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP).
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid driver's license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job.
• Completion of a comprehensive training program for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within six months of appointment.
• Completion of the certification for the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 within six months of appointment.

Conditions of Employment

• Participate in a work schedule that includes occasional weekend and evening hours. The current hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. On rotating Mondays, the schedule runs from 10:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Must be willing to travel between and/or work at both the Keenan and South Side Health Centers.
• May travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally overnight, to attend training and conferences.
• Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.
• Must be willing and able to perform medium physical work, including exerting 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force often to move objects.
• Wear industry-related personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, facemask, or face shield.
• May be required to carry a mobile device during business hours.
• May be exposed to infectious agents or toxins.
• May be required to respond to an emergency and/or broad impact event.

Pre-Employment Tests and Vaccinations

• Physical/lift test
• Audiogram
• Vision
• Medical evaluation for respirator
• Respirator fit test
• Non-DOT drug test
• Annual TB Test
• Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
• Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B. If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.
• Supervisory or lead worker experience.