NP/PA/MW HOSPITALIST - OB Triage

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric patients in the newborn nursery under the guidance of the Pediatric Hospitalist physicians. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. Facilitates appropriate admissions to appropriate health system units by initiating orders, coordinating with appropriate attending physician, and moderating medication reconciliation process Performs and dictates History & Physical, medical Consultation, Discharge Summary and SOAP notes as per pediatric hospitalist service standards Assists with development of plan of care Attend Deliveries Take 1st Call and must carry a pager while working and on-call Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies. Performs daily rounds as assigned by Pediatric Hospitalist physicians Performs procedures that fall in the scope of Sparrow Medical Staff credential Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status. May need to provide care during transport. Determine the need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures. Consultation for Newborn nursery and pre-natal consults for families. Involved in unit education for nursing staff, participate in research. Display leadership skills. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated, full-time Hospitalist/APP to join their OB Triage team. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow delivers quality care in a diverse and family friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region. 12 hour days Triage EPIC EMR Top performer in quality initiatives Position is hospital-employed and offers paid time off, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k with employer matching Come work with a highly collaborative team of providers and staff, where your input is not only valued but sought! We have a high-volume, high-risk OB unit, including a distinct triage unit. You will be able to practice independently while always having the support of the entire team University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #LI-ML1

Requirements

Current State of MI RN license
Certification and licensure as a Pediatric and/or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in the State of MI
Current BCLS; PALS
NRP must be obtained within 4 months of hire.
Completion of an accredited nursing program
MSN degree
Provide Continuing Education for Labor/Delivery and Nursery Nurses.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective plan of care
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
Computer skills appropriate for navigating current word processing, database, and networking programs.
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric patients in the newborn nursery under the guidance of the Pediatric Hospitalist physicians
Facilitates appropriate admissions to appropriate health system units by initiating orders, coordinating with appropriate attending physician, and moderating medication reconciliation process
Performs and dictates History & Physical, medical Consultation, Discharge Summary and SOAP notes as per pediatric hospitalist service standards
Assists with development of plan of care
Attend Deliveries
Take 1st Call and must carry a pager while working and on-call
Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies.
Performs daily rounds as assigned by Pediatric Hospitalist physicians
Performs procedures that fall in the scope of Sparrow Medical Staff credential
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status.
May need to provide care during transport.
Determine the need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures.
Consultation for Newborn nursery and pre-natal consults for families.
Involved in unit education for nursing staff, participate in research.
Display leadership skills.