APP Family Medicine Stadium - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Family Medicine Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established, busy family medicine practice. This hospital-employed, full-time outpatient position provides care for the full spectrum of family medicine patients. The APP works alongside three physicians and two other APPs, with support from an Ambulatory Care Manager, clinical pharmacy, social work, and nurse triage. The role does not include obstetrics or inpatient medicine.

The APP collaborates with physicians to provide care based on patient and family needs. Responsibilities include diagnosing common short-term and chronic stable conditions, ordering and evaluating diagnostic studies, performing and monitoring therapeutic procedures, arranging follow-up, and prescribing and regulating medications under written physician-agreed protocols. The role also involves documentation, referrals, emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines, patient advocacy, education, research, and participation in clinic policy and process improvement.

Bronson describes its culture as committed to equal access to opportunities for healthy lives, belonging, respect, trust, and addressing barriers and disparities in care. The organization highlights investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth through a Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council, with opportunities for 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
• Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and two years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice are required.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area of practice.
• Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• Ability to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with departmental documentation and record keeping.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills for interactions with multiple groups.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to provide services and appropriate plans of care 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.
• Prescribe and regulate medications under written physician-agreed protocols.
• Record and document health appraisal data to coordinate or expedite services and meet clinic policy.
• Refer patients to physicians and community resources for consultation, including therapy, specialists, and social resources.
• Provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
• Act as a resource to health care 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 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 continuing education, professional memberships, scholarly activities, and community outreach and marketing activities.
• Participate in developing and annually reviewing clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in process improvement activities and use their results to initiate changes in practice or the practice environment.
• Contribute to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Act as a client advocate and promote quality nursing care through research, standard setting, peer review, care and outcome evaluation, and education.
• Observe applicable state regulations and professional ethics, including the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Maintain privileged access to unit medication rooms for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
• Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson's mission, values, and standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, ethics codes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe workplace, report or correct hazards, use safe body mechanics and 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 in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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