APP Family Medicine Stadium - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Family Medicine Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established family medicine practice. This hospital-employed, full-time outpatient position provides care for the full spectrum of family practice patients. The APP works alongside three physicians and two other APPs, with support from an Ambulatory Care Manager, clinical pharmacy, a social worker, and nurse triage. The position does not include obstetrics or inpatient medicine. The APP collaborates with physicians to provide care based on patient and family needs, establishes diagnoses for common short-term and chronic stable health problems, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, performs and monitors therapeutic procedures, and assesses or manages follow-up plans. The role also includes prescribing and regulating medications under written physician-agreed protocols, documenting health appraisal data, referring patients to physicians and community resources, and providing emergency care within ACLS or BLS guidelines. The position supports professional education, research, quality improvement, policy and protocol review, and continuing education. Bronson describes its environment as supportive and collaborative and highlights investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth, including a Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council. The position is based at the Medical Office Building at 5629 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo.

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 in the additional qualifications listed in the posting.
Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan is listed in the additional qualifications.
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 verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians to develop and provide 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 needed to coordinate or expedite services and meet clinic policy.
Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations and support.
Provide emergency care within ACLS or BLS guidelines.
Act as a resource to healthcare staff and implement education programs to improve patient and family management.
Develop, conduct, or evaluate in-service and continuing education programs in areas of expertise.
Maintain professional knowledge and meet continuing education requirements for licensure.
Support clinical research by defining questions, participating in or conducting research, and incorporating findings into practice.
Participate in clinic policy, procedure, and protocol development and annual review.
Participate in process improvement and use its results to initiate changes in practice or the practice environment.
Promote quality care through research, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and education.
Maintain patient confidentiality and deliver care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights; act as a patient advocate.
Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced practice, including the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses where applicable.
Maintain privileged access to unit medication rooms for stocking or retrieving supplies.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson’s mission, values, and service standards.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, ethics, and organizational policies.
Maintain a safe workplace, report hazards, use proper body mechanics and safe work practices, and use personal protective equipment when necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.