Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Dearborn

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal certified PA to join a team of Neonatologists and Neonatal APPs in the management of patients 24/7 at Corewell Health East Dearborn Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional duties include attendance at high-risk deliveries and transport of critically ill newborns. Shifts include a combination of 12 hour and 24-hour shifts. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal specialization from an accredited institution
• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neonatal setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
• Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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