Nursing Team Supervisor, Lead Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. Internal Medicine

Nursing Team Supervisor, Lead Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. Internal Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Nursing Team Supervisor, Lead Nurse Practitioner, Ryan White Program - Dept. Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)

Job Purpose:

The Nursing Team Supervisor, Lead Nurse Practitioner position is responsible for leading and managing the team of 5 or more Nurse Practitioners and 2 or more Registered Nurses in 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 WSU Adult HIV Program Director.

Essential Functions

Manages the team of nurse practitioners and registered nurses ensuring collaborative high-quality care is delivered including: training, coaching addressing performance issues, writing evaluations, etc. Schedules nurses with collaborating physicians and fosters productive relationships.

Clinical Care. Serves as the ongoing primary continuity provider/primary care professional for HIV and related care: conducting exams, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, providing treatments, etc. Documents care in the medical record to meet billing and program evaluation standards. Engages in ongoing professional development. Maintains a positive and productive relationship with collaborating physicians.

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 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.

Perform other duties as required.

Unique Duties

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, with Michigan licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. BSN preferred. American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist certification or equivalent experience.

• American Association of HIV Medicine Specialist Certification
• Maintains AAHIVMS certification by complete required CME and passing the biannual exam.
• Experience: Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience)

Staff supervision experience. Extensive experience in clinical care, HIV care, and programmatic work. Teaching experience helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable change.

Preferred Qualifications

School/College/Division

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department

H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type: Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary Information

Compensation type: Annual Salary

Hourly Rate

• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working Conditions

Office setting. Must be flexible with time availability. Extended off-hours work is required.

Job Openings

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/requisition Number

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.