ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER HOSPITALIST

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

59d

About The Position

Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of acute care, adult medical-surgical patients under the guidance of the Hospitalist physicians. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking five full-time Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join our collaborative Hospitalist team in Lansing, Michigan. Our APPs are integral members of the inpatient care team, working closely with physicians to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across the Mid-Michigan region. About University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Mid-Michigan’s only Level 1 Trauma Center Located in Lansing, Michigan – a vibrant Big Ten University town Collaborative rounding model – Physicians and APPs work together in teams Full-time positions: 152 shifts per year EPIC electronic medical record system Employment Highlights Hospital-employed position with a stable and supportive environment Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer matching Generous CME allowance Malpractice insurance provided

Requirements

Current Michigan NP/PA license.
Current BCLS.
Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective plan of care.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Current Michigan license and national certification (or eligibility)

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute hospital setting preferred
Prior inpatient or hospitalist experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Facilitates appropriate admissions to appropriate health system units by initiating orders, coordinating with appropriate attending physician, and moderating medication reconciliation process.
Performs and dictates History & Physical, medical Consultation, Discharge Summary and SOAP notes as per hospitalist service standards.
Assists with development of plan of care.
Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies.
Performs daily rounds as assigned by Hospitalist physicians.
Responds to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls as assigned.
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status. this will be 10-12 items
Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve
Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures
Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information
Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.