Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the team at our Sterling Pediatric Center office. This position provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices/protocols.

WMCHC’s Mission

Serving all members of the community with a focus on the underserved and disadvantaged, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will create and sustain a healthy community by providing accessible, high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

If our mission inspires you and you are willing to go the extra mile for our patients, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a WMCHC representative.

What you will do as a WMCHC Nurse Practitioner:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.  Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention. *Administers medications and injections according to physician direction.  Sutures minor lacerations.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.  Provides patient education. *Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.  Posts tests and examination results.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provides comprehensive health care to pediatric and adolescent patients as indicated.  This may include assessment of the newborn, well child care, adolescent health care, management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.
• Per State Licensing guidelines, prescribe a limited formulary of medication.
• Provide workshops, seminars and presentations to other professionals and community.
• Develop and evaluate relevant patient education tools as appropriate.
• As appropriate, act as director or participant of special community programs and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care;
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques as a  professional health care provider; in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance, in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures and to communicate clearly

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan Matching