Nurse Practitioner; Family/Pediatric Focus - No Nights, Weekends
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
Nurse Practitioner (Family/Pediatric Focus - No Nights, Weekends or Holidays)
Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner (Family/Pediatric Focus - No Nights, Weekends or Holidays) role at N.E.W. Community Clinic.
N.E.W. Community Clinic's mission is to provide access to quality, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for the underserved in our community. We offer medical, dental, mental healthcare WIC, and community outreach services to anyone in our community who may be living in poverty or who may be underserved. We take care of people regardless of the ability to pay.
As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate care. We have a diverse patient base, and you will learn about new cultures and languages, and experience the rewards of working with patients from many different backgrounds. We bring care where it is needed most, and you will have the opportunity to take part in outreach services and unique experiences you will not find at a private office.
Most importantly, you will be part of a values-driven, compassionate, fun-loving team that cares about one another as much as their patients.
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for quality care to patients being served at N.E.W. Community Clinic while collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the Chief Medical Director.
Essential Job Functions- Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
- Assess patients to determine needs and develop a plan of care which is sensitive to the unique circumstances of patients and families experiencing homelessness.
- Prescribe medication in accordance with Wisconsin statute and professional practice guidelines.
- Perform minor surgical procedures.
- Communicate referrals for patients requiring services not offered at N.E.W. Community Clinic taking into consideration available community resources and the financial challenges associated with our patients.
- Review incoming diagnostic reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) in electronic medical record and follow-up in a timely manner.
- Comply with the N.E.W. Community Clinic Infection Control plan while ensuring compliance by support staff.
- Document patient care, services, and referrals using electronic medical record system.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of the requirements for reporting communicable diseases in the State of Wisconsin and make appropriate referrals.
- Demonstrate adaptability in responding to changing trends in nursing and share knowledge and experience.
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff, outside agencies, students, volunteers, and other visitors to the clinic.
- Protect confidentiality as directed by HIPPA regulations.
- Maintain regular clinical review meetings with collaborating physician.
- Work effectively as a member of the health care team.
- Carry out professional nursing role as described in the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Social Policy Statement.
- Maintain professional continuing education certification requirements and unencumbered professional license.
- Flexibility to work at other sites within the N.E.W. Clinic and outside facilities as needed.
- Able to work well with a diversified population and cultures with varied lifestyles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Assist clinic leadership in preparation of yearly program goals and objectives.
- Provide supervision to the clinic staff as needed when the clinic leaders are present or absent.
- Participate in clinic staff meetings as required by clinic leadership.
- Transport patients on a limited basis.
- Participate and work with clinic leadership in accepting students from various school programs to shadow in the clinic as needed.
- Obtain Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field.
- Completion of clinical pharmacological education.
- Obtain Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field.
- Completion of clinical pharmacological education.
- Experience in the role of Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner a plus.
- Experience and understanding of diverse cultural groups in the community.
- Valid driver's license, registration, auto insurance, and automobile.
- Comprehend and use basic language either written or spoken to communicate information and ideals.
- Ability to speak a second language a plus.
- May vary based on Organizational need.
- May vary based on Organizational need.
Salary: $52.00 - $63.00 per hour
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