Hospital Advanced Practice Professional

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Hospital Advanced Practice Professional at Pine Rest provides subsequent care and medication management to child, adolescent, and adult patients in a hospital setting. The role collaborates with treatment staff regarding care and treatment for shared clients across programs and works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations. The position calls for excellent customer service and enthusiasm for the program and Pine Rest organization.

The professional provides medical and behavioral health evaluation and treatment under physician supervision, including patient intake, medical histories, physical examinations as necessary, diagnosis, medication management, and care coordination. The role also supports a safe environment for patients and staff, documents care in medical records, and provides counseling and health-related instruction.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan.
• Certified in one of the following: an ANA certification exam in a nursing specialty field; National Certification Corporation (NCC); National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates; or a similar certification.
• MSN or DNP in clinical and administrative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients and families, including medication monitoring and education about medication purpose and side effects, diagnosis, and treatment options.
• Work in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff in individual and group settings.
• Obtain relevant health histories as needed and complete patient intake and medical histories.
• Order and interpret relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests needed to evaluate complaints.
• Identify medical disorders and related health problems.
• Develop differential diagnoses and work with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary behavioral health team to facilitate treatment.
• Prescribe medications based on clinical indicators.
• Assist with identifying, obtaining, and maintaining community linkages to necessary services in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical staffing, case consultations, and clinical supervision and consultation with a collaborating physician.
• Establish presumptive diagnoses, perform general patient workups, and manage patient problems following diagnosis under physician supervision.
• Conduct physical examinations as necessary and diagnose acute physical conditions or diseases.
• Manage chronic diseases.
• Make complete medical-record entries, write orders, and record progress notes.
• Initiate appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and special examinations or tests required to evaluate complaints.
• Monitor vital signs as reported by the unit.
• Provide patients with counseling and instruction regarding health-related problems.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as directed by the supervising physician or designee, consistent with training and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest.
• Generous paid time off for full- and part-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and loan forgiveness.
• Employee Assistance Program with free and discounted services, including therapy, legal, accounting, and gym membership services.
• Partnership with Davenport University offering a tuition discount for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time