PPG Nurse Practitioner - WIC

experiencedAlliedHealth; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne, IN-based Nurse Practitioner needed to join the WIC program. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will provide patient care in collaboration with physicians and the health care team, using evidence-based guidelines to ensure quality services.

Responsibilities include managing care for a defined patient population, performing assessments, counseling and referrals as appropriate. Requires MSN (DNP optional), state APRN license, and at least 1 year of NP experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MSN program (DNP optional).
• Current RN and APRN licensure in the relevant state.
• Certification by a recognized professional organization (e.g., BLS, ACLS).
• Minimum 1+ year NP experience preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and collaborative care as part of the health care team.
• Manage care for a defined patient population using evidence-based guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdepartmental teams to optimize care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

PPG Nurse Practitioner - WIC

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 1227
• Job Category Provider
• Job Shift Day
• Work Schedule / Weekend Rotation Monday-Sunday, days and hours may vary
• Hours Per Week 28
• Locations 10501 Corporate Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845, US
• Posting Date 09/24/2026, 08:12 AM

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will perform as an independent and interdependent member of the health care team, in managing the care of the patient. The Nurse Practitioner assumes care of patients within a specific patient population, in collaboration with a physician. The Nurse Practitioner utilizes evidence‐based care guidelines to ensure excellent care and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program; DNP optional.

License & Cert:

Current state license for Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Current or pending certification by approved professional certification organization. Certifications as required by specialty, which may be but are not limited to (BLS, ACLS/ACLS‐EP, PALS, ATLS, CSR).

Experience:

Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred. Certain departments or specialties may require additional experience as a nurse or Nurse Practitioner.

Other Qualifications:

Excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Ability to collaborate with intra‐interdepartmental team members, along with community organizations or members. Meets expectations within a work environment requiring multi‑tasking skills and diplomatic communication skills.