Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife

Posted:
10/10/2024, 3:32:15 AM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 21 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife (32 hours/week). As a valuable member of our team, Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwifes are provided paid training to learn how to deliver clinical care and how to complete medical administrative tasks.

As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer:
- Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 ½ Days of Holiday Pay
- Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife pay starts from $46.86 per hour.

Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the planning and administration of quality healthcare in the reproductive and health setting.  The Nurse Practitioner works in conjunction with the Center Manager to ensure that high quality care is delivered in a customer service driven environment.  The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, other mid-level clinicians, and ancillary staff.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be committed to quality healthcare, excellent customer service and the values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.  Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.  Ability to relate to diverse communities. Must be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences among staff and patients. Nurse Practitioner maintain professional growth and development through continuing education, including participation in conferences, workshops, and professional affiliations. Demonstrated clinical proficiency, organizational, analytical, leadership and interpersonal communication skills required.  Willingness to function as a role model and educator.  Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with members of the health care team. Demonstrated ability to manage health-related emergency conditions including independent decision-making. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

The Nurse Practitioner must have a current license as a Registered Nurse by the State of Wisconsin, and be certified by a national credentialing body as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g. NCC, ANCC).  Master’s degree in nursing or related health field preferred.
Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advance Practice Nurse, with experience in family planning, women’s health or an ob/gyn setting preferred.
Current CPR certification required.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Extensive standing, walking, reaching, frequent sitting, grasping manipulation of equipment, utilization of fine finger movements, occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, and climbing.  Requires the ability to operate medical equipment. Ability to see objects closely and discriminate colors, hear sounds with some background noise, write legibly and the ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is generally performed in a medical office environment but involves frequent interruptions.  The noise level is generally low to quiet.  The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.
 
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training which will include extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.
 
Must have own reliable transportation.  This position requires occasional travel statewide, therefore a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required.
 
Evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary.

PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.