Location:
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 / Per Year Open Period: 6/8/2026 until filled Summary: To improve the health, peace and well-being of urban Indians in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As an approved site for federal loan repayment programs, we offer qualified clinicians opportunities to reduce student debt while serving our community. Options include the NHSC Loan Repayment Program ($50,000-$75,000 for two years) and IHS Loan Repayment Program ($25,000-$50,000/year). We also welcome NHSC Scholars and Nurse Corps participants.
The Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) delivers direct patient care in collaboration with licensed physicians. Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber work with patients from infancy to geriatric, diagnosing illness, conducting exams, and prescribing medication. He/she obtains appropriate medical histories, performs physical exams, assesses and treats patients with health care needs which are generally not life threatening. Duties: Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. · Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. · Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. · Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. · Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/disease prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. · Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. · Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner. · Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. · Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. · Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails. · Participates and collaborates with assigned committee(s) · Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Qualifications: Current nurse practitioner/advance practice nurse prescriber licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Preferred minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience. Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Maintains active DEA. Current CPR certification. Possess master''s degree in nursing from an accredited school Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://gliihc.net/about/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov