NP/PA/MW HOSPITALIST - UMH Sparrow Lansing Critical Care

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

3d

About The Position

General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of acute care, adult medical-surgical patients under the guidance of the Critical Care physicians
The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time PA/NP to join their Critical Care team. The Critical Care team covers service lines in MICU, CVICU and NICU. The University of Michigan Health – Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
Level 1 Trauma Center
Clinic and inpatient
Top performer in quality initiatives
Position is hospital-employed and offers:
Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
Malpractice insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in acute hospital setting required.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• MSN degree required or graduate of an accredited PA Program.
• Current Michigan RN license
• Certification and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of MI required.
• BLS/ACLS
• 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.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an APP

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in critical care setting.
• Preferred experience Critical Care
• EPIC EMR

Responsibilities

• 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 hospitalist service standards.
• Assists with development of plan of care.
• Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies.
• Performs daily rounds as assigned by Critical Care physicians.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status
• Willingness to learn to perform procedures including intubations and the placement of central lines, chest tubes and Quinton catheters.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance negotiable
• 401(k) with matching funds
• generous CME benefits
• Malpractice insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees