NP or PA-C Endocrinology

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

APP Endocrinology Bronson Medical Group - Battle Creek, Michigan Bronson Diabetes and Endocrinology Center is seeking to hire a dynamic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established practice in Battle Creek, Michigan. This APP will provide care for outpatient endocrinology patients, including patients with diabetes in our Battle Creek, MI Location. APP will demonstrate autonomy through patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication regimen within the scope of practice of the APP. Under the direction of the physician, reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice. Counsels and educates patients and their families or caregivers concerning their disease process and management. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Bronson Healthcare Group in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate for the APP position maintains effective communication with patients, staff and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner; and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice. This is an employed position working full time Monday-Friday, clinic based only in Battle Creek, MI. Experience in diabetes or endocrinology is preferable. Bronson offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO and CME, malpractice with tail coverage, and potential for a quality annual bonus. Interested candidates contact Megan Grimes at 269-341-8631 or e-mail: [email protected] Bronson, a tertiary and teaching hospital serving patients and families throughout southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, offers a full range of services from primary care to advanced critical care and is a Level I Trauma Center. With a workforce of more than 9,000, we’re one of the area’s largest employers and our physicians and staff are nationally recognized for many exceptional achievements in quality, safety and service: Healthgrades 2025 Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Healthgrades 2025 Specialty Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for: Critical Care Excellence Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Neurosciences Excellence Pulmonary Excellence Stroke Care Excellence (23'-25') Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ Magnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009 - 2027 Forbes Best-in-State Employer – 2022-2024 PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023 Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women – 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® - 2023-2024 PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023) Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, the area offers diverse cultural opportunities affordable real estate, major focus on education and a variety of year-round family attractions, events and festivals. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. Our local area is also home to several international companies including Stryker, Pfizer and Kellogg. Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into practice across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ a diverse workforce to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues and communities. We have a strategic focus on DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities.

Requirements

Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and 2 years of recent clinical experience related to area of practice required
Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in specialty area of practice.
Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department
Must possess effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills that are applied to multiple group interactions
Communicates clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
The job produces some physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diabetes or endocrinology is preferable.
Previous teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes medical diagnoses for common short term and chronic stable health problems; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures (sutures, incision and drainage, IV’s, casting & splinting); assesses and/or manages follow up plans.
Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician agreed upon protocols.
Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain coordinate and/or expedite required services and meet clinic’s policy.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, cost outcomes, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
Acts as a resource to health care staff and/or implements educations programs to improve management of patients/families.
Develops, conducts and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise.
Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practices as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating, and conducting research in practice specialty, and/or incorporating findings into practice.
Collaborate with physician as necessary to provide appropriate plan of care.
Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations (i.e., therapy, specialists, and social resources).
Provide emergency care within ACLS and or BLS guidelines.
Actively participates in continuing education, professional memberships and other scholarly and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the NP role and image of nursing in all aspects of patient, community, and professional relations.
Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice.
Participates in the development and the annual review of the clinic’s written policies, procedures and protocols.
The Nurse Practitioner participates in process improvement activities as appropriate to the practice environment.
The Nurse Practitioner uses the results of the process improvement activities to initiate changes in practice and/or practice environment.
Contributes to an environment conducive to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate.
The Nurse Practitioner maintains and promotes patient confidentiality.
The Nurse Practitioner delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
The Nurse Practitioner acts as a client advocate.
Promotes quality nursing care through the utilization and/or conduct of research in nursing practice, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and the provision of formal and informal education opportunities.
Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Maintains privileged access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.
Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary
Performs related duties as assigned.