APP Bronson Family Medicine Shaffer St - Experienced NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Family Medicine - Shaffer St. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established, busy family medicine practice. This is a hospital-employed, outpatient-only role providing care to the full spectrum of family practice patients. The position works alongside three physicians and two other APPs and uses a team approach that includes an Ambulatory Care Manager, clinical pharmacy support, a social worker, and nurse triage. There is no obstetrics or inpatient medicine component. The ideal candidate is experienced, comfortable working with a shared patient panel, and open to a reduced FTE. The APP collaborates with physicians to provide services based on patient and family needs. Responsibilities include assessing and managing common short-term and stable chronic health problems; ordering and evaluating diagnostic studies; performing and monitoring therapeutic procedures; prescribing and regulating medications under written physician-agreed protocols; documenting care; coordinating follow-up; and referring patients to physicians and community resources as appropriate. The role also includes emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines, participation in clinic policy and process improvement, professional education, research and quality activities, and advocacy for patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights. Bronson describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative and highlights APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth. APPs can contribute to practice and organizational initiatives through a dedicated Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council, with opportunities in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the State of Michigan.
For the Nurse Practitioner qualification stated in the additional role requirements: a master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and two years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice.
For the Nurse Practitioner qualification stated in the additional role requirements: current RN licensure in Michigan and certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area; maintain requirements for medical staff privileges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear and efficient verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with multiple groups.
Ability to operate basic computer programs used for departmental documentation and record keeping.
Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
Ability to meet the mental, visual, and physical demands described, including sustained computer work, regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and occasional light lifting.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Experience as an APP; the ideal candidate is experienced and comfortable working with a shared patient panel.
Openness to a reduced FTE.

Responsibilities

Provide family medicine services to the full spectrum of patients in collaboration with physicians and based on patient and family needs.
Establish medical diagnoses for common short-term and chronic stable health problems.
Order and evaluate diagnostic studies; perform and monitor therapeutic procedures, including sutures, incision and drainage, IVs, casting, and splinting.
Assess and manage follow-up plans and document health appraisal data and services in accordance with clinic policy.
Prescribe and regulate medications under written physician-agreed protocols.
Collaborate with physicians to develop appropriate plans of care and refer patients to physicians, specialists, therapy, and community resources as appropriate.
Provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
Act as a resource to health care staff and develop, conduct, or evaluate education and in-service programs in areas of expertise.
Maintain professional knowledge and continuing education necessary for licensure; participate in professional memberships, scholarly activities, and community outreach.
Support clinical research and incorporate relevant findings into practice.
Participate in clinic policy and protocol development and annual review, and in practice-environment process improvement activities; use results to improve practice.
Promote quality care through research, standards, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and education.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights; act as a patient advocate.
Adhere to state regulations, professional ethics, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and applicable organizational policies and laws.
Maintain privileged access to medication rooms for stocking and retrieving supplies.
Provide outstanding customer service and maintain a safe workplace using proper body mechanics, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.