Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. of Internal Medicine

Job Purpose:

The Nurse Practitioner, Clinical position is primarily responsible for providing outpatient clinical care for patients as well as coordinating services and activities within the Wayne State University Adult HIV program. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team the nurse practitioner collaborates with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, medical case managers, patient advocates and peer navigators. Develops and ensures compliance with program policies and data collection. Leads quality improvement projects within the program and conducts ongoing program evaluation. Supports re-linkage to care initiatives for persons out of care or lost to care. Reports to the Nursing Team Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Program development. Working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and clinical leads, develops innovative care models to increase viral suppression among patients. Emphasis on collaborative care model and team building and maintenance as well as strong networking skills.

Clinical Care. Performs appropriate clinical care of patients in the program in the clinic, off site and in the home as needed. Performs care in accordance with the standards of the clinic and federal guidelines. Documents care appropriately in the medical record.

Program evaluation. Develops and implement program evaluation systems and quality improvement projects in accordance with funder and program needs. May participate in clinical research.

Program outreach. Conducts outreach among other appropriate practices within and outside of Wayne State University and Wayne Health to assess needs and support patients. Connects with HIV care service providers to ensure coordination of services. Attends local and regional meetings or trainings related to public health and infectious diseases.

Perform other duties as required.