Nurse Practitioner

Advantage Health Centers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical services under the supervision of the Medical Director. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Family or Internal Medicine. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of clinical experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family or Internal Medicine.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in Family or Internal Medicine.
• State of Michigan Medical licensure.
• Current DEA registration and Controlled Substances licensure (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (or within 3 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and determine necessary tests.
• Implement treatment plans based on examination findings.
• Collaborate with other health providers for comprehensive care.
• Provides comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Collaborates with other providers of Health Center patient's outpatient and inpatient care and services.
• Participates in on-site clinical procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Instructs other health care providers and non‑medical personnel in a variety of health related topics, including first‑aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance.

Skills

Preventive medicine knowledge

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

BLS

Education

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Nurse Practitioner Program graduation

Nurse Practitioner Certification

State of Michigan Medical licensure

Current DEA registration (preferred)

Basic Life Support certification

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Salary: Open Salary, Open Schedule.

Overview

Under direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
• Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Provides comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Collaborates with other providers of Health Center patient's outpatient and inpatient care and services.
• Participates in on-site clinical procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Instructs other health care providers and non‑medical personnel in a variety of health related topics, including first‑aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the public.
• Basic understanding of health clinic processes and operations. Understanding of Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) processes and operations (preferred).
• Basic computer knowledge and skills, utilization of hardware and software.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Graduation of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• State of Michigan Medical licensure.
• Current DEA registration and Controlled Substances licensure (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (or within 3 months of hire).

Work Experience:

• 3 - 5 years clinical experience in the practice of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience with an FQHC or outpatient medical facility preferred.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices