APP Family Medicine Stadium - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare Group • Kalamazoo, MI

4d • 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 is a hospital-employed, full-time outpatient position providing care to the full spectrum of family practice patients. The clinician works alongside three physicians and two other advanced practice providers, 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 deliver patient- and family-centered care. Responsibilities include diagnosing 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; and coordinating follow-up and referrals. The position also involves documentation, patient advocacy and confidentiality, emergency care within ACLS or BLS guidelines, continuing education, quality improvement, and participation in clinic policies and procedures.

Bronson describes its 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. The posting describes Kalamazoo as a culturally active city with schools, parks, recreation, and affordable housing.

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.
• The additional qualifications listed in the posting specify a master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and two years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice.
• The additional qualifications listed in the posting specify current Michigan RN licensure and certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area of practice.
• Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• Ability to operate basic computer programs used for department documentation and record keeping.
• Effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills for interactions with multiple groups; clear and efficient verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
• Ability to perform work involving sustained alertness and concentration, including interactive and repetitive detailed work and computer or CRT use.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient family medicine care to patients across the full spectrum of family practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and deliver 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.
• Prescribe and regulate medications according to written physician-agreed protocols.
• Assess and manage follow-up plans; refer patients to physicians and community resources for consultation as appropriate.
• Record and document health appraisal data to coordinate or expedite services and comply with clinic policy.
• Provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
• Act as a resource to healthcare staff and develop, conduct, or evaluate education programs and in-services 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 clinic policy, procedure, and protocol development and annual review.
• Participate in process improvement and use results to initiate changes in practice or the practice environment.
• Promote quality care through research, standard setting, peer review, care and outcome evaluation, and formal or informal education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights; act as a patient advocate.
• Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced practice; adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Participate in continuing education, professional memberships, scholarly activities, and community outreach and marketing activities.
• 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 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.
• APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth opportunities, including leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time