Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Description

• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Sign-on bonus
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

1. Manage chronic conditions and acute episodic illnesses and minor injuries, using best practices, i.e., evidence-based practice
2. Obtain relevant health and medical histories from patients and/or caregivers
3. Perform physical exams appropriate for age and history
4. Identify medical and health risks and needs
5. Order, conduct and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
6. Formulate the appropriate plan of care based on history, physical exam, clinical findings and any diagnostic findings
7. Develop care plans and communicate plan to patient, their care giver, or family
8. Perform procedures within the scope of expertise (e.g., I&Ds, suturing wound closure, etc.)
9. Identify non-pharmacologic interventions and prescribe non-pharmacologic therapies; identify pharmacologic interventions and prescribe pharmacologic therapies
10. Provide relevant patient education
11. Make appropriate referrals to physicians and other health professionals and community agencies
12. Participate in quality improvement review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans, helps disseminate findings and implement plans for improvement
13. Serve as an educational resource for ancillary staff
14. Complete and maintain written electronic records in a timely fashion and in compliance with MHC standards

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.

• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson    Healthcare.

• Promotes personal and patient safety.

• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

• Munson Medical Center and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health. 

• Acknowledges safety is a self-responsibility.  Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.  Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.

• As a health care provider, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works in conjunction with their physicians in providing a full spectrum of primary care services to their assigned patients.  The primary responsibility of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant is to promote and maintain health in all age populations; and to prevent disease and illness exacerbation. 

• Assists in policy and procedure development for Little Traverse Primary Care operations and clinical interventions.

• Maintains visibility within the community as a primary health care provider.  Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies 

• New grads welcome to apply! 

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required 

• BCLS Certified 

• Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services 
• Good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.
• Time management and organizational skills.

• Community Education 
• Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services 
• Healthcare programs