Nurse Practitioner

About the role

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 (10 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Assess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal.
• Aid 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.
• Perform reproductive and family planning healthcare services in accordance with Woman’s Block Grant and Title X program regulations including but not limited to:
• 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.
• 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.
• Pregnancy testing and counseling.
• Preconception counseling and basic infertility services.
• 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.
• Participate in 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pass all required skill tests.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and community organization members.
• Aid in the development, submission, and implementation of successful grant proposals.
• Interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Aid in the training and coordination activities of interns and visiting students.
• Adapt to a wide variety of work situations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Three (3) years’ work experience with a governmental public health agency.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish / English).
• Enhanced familiarity / experience with statistical theory / methods.
• Experience working with various racial and ethnic groups.
• Experience in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program materials in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Skills and 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.
• 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.
• Able to assist in the development, submission, and implementation of successful grant proposals.
• Able to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Able to effectively train and coordinate activities of interns and visiting students.
• Able to adapt to a wide variety of work situations.

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.

Benefits

We also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range.

City Employee Benefits - 2026

• 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.
• Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.