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

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner for the Ryan White Program within the Internal Medicine department. The role focuses on outpatient HIV care, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and data-driven program evaluation.

Responsibilities include developing care models to improve viral suppression, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting re-linkage to care. A Master’s degree and Michigan NP/PA licensure are required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Michigan licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant (NP/PA). BSN preferred.
• Experience: minimum 2 years in job-related area; staff supervision experience; 1–2 years nursing experience with research exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care for patients in the HIV program.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care team to coordinate services.
• Lead program evaluation, data collection, and quality improvement projects.
• Support re-linkage to care initiatives for persons out of care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Michigan licensure to practice as NP or PA

BSN preferred

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Ryan White Program - Dept. InternalMedicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced NursePractitioner, Clinical Ryan White Program - Dept. InternalMedicine 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 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:

Clinical Care. Performs appropriate clinical care of patients in the program in the clinic. Performs care in accordance with the standards of the clinic and federal guidelines. Documents care appropriately in the medical record. Engages in ongoing professional development

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.

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

Perform other duties as required.

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.

Experience

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience); Staff supervision experience. One to two years of nursing experience required with related research experience in designated area of work preferred.

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.

School/College/Division

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department

H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional 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 with regular visits to external sites and fieldwork. Must be flexible with time availability.

Job openings

• Number of openings: 2
• 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.