APP Family Medicine Stadium - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Family Medicine Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established, busy family medicine practice. This hospital-employed, full-time outpatient position provides care to the full spectrum of family medicine patients. The APP works alongside three physicians and two other APPs, collaborating with physicians as needed to develop appropriate care plans. The position does not include obstetrics or inpatient medicine. The team also includes an Ambulatory Care Manager, clinical pharmacy support, a social worker, and nurse triage.

The APP establishes diagnoses for common acute and chronic stable health problems; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; manages follow-up plans; and prescribes and regulates medications under written physician-agreed protocols. The role includes documenting patient health appraisal data, referring patients to physicians and community resources, providing emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines, and supporting patient-centered care and confidentiality.

The position also involves collaboration with healthcare staff, education and continuing education activities, professional development, research and process improvement, and participation in clinic policy and protocol review. The APP is expected to maintain required licensure and medical staff privileges, follow applicable regulations and professional ethics, and contribute to a safe workplace and outstanding customer service.

Bronson highlights its investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth through a dedicated Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council. APPs can contribute to practice and organizational initiatives and pursue leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
• For the Nurse Practitioner qualifications listed in the posting: 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 qualifications listed in the posting: current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• For the Nurse Practitioner qualifications listed in the posting: certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area and maintenance of all medical staff privilege requirements.
• Ability to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental documentation and record keeping.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills across multiple group interactions, with clear and efficient verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in collaboration with physicians, based on patient and family needs.
• Establish medical diagnoses for common short-term and chronic stable health problems.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic studies and perform and monitor therapeutic procedures, including sutures, incision and drainage, IVs, casting, and splinting.
• Assess and manage follow-up plans.
• Prescribe and regulate medications under written physician-agreed protocols.
• Record and document health appraisal data needed to coordinate or expedite services and comply with clinic policy.
• Collaborate with physicians to provide appropriate plans of care.
• Refer patients to physicians and community resources for consultations, including therapy, specialists, and social resources.
• Provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
• Act as a resource to healthcare staff and implement educational programs to improve patient and family management.
• Develop, conduct, and/or evaluate in-service and continuing education programs in areas of expertise.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and complete continuing education requirements for licensure.
• Support clinical research by defining questions, participating in or conducting research, and/or incorporating findings into practice.
• Participate in development and annual review of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in process improvement activities and use their results to initiate practice or workplace changes.
• Contribute to colleagues' professional education and promote quality nursing care through research, standards, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and education.
• Participate in continuing education, professional memberships, scholarly activities, community outreach, and marketing activities that support the NP role and the image of nursing.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights; act as a client advocate.
• Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Maintain privileged access to unit medication rooms for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson's mission, values, and customer service standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe workplace, report or correct hazards, use proper body mechanics and safe work practices, and use personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual quality incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• CME stipend.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for APP leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level