NP/PA - OBGYN PRIMARY CARE - LANSING, MICHIGAN

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health – Sparrow is seeking an enthusiastic APP for our Lansing Primary Care OBGYN team. The practice provides exceptional care to adolescent and adult OBGYN patients. 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. This role is responsible for providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients in assigned Practice(s), under the delegated authority and supervision of physicians within the scope of medical practice set forth by the State of Michigan and the medical staff of Sparrow Health System.

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 associates, 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.
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Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate nursing and medical interventions
Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, physicians, nurses and other Health System Caregivers
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned service area as related to the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.
Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in an EMR environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with OB patients is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides patient care in assigned Practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review
Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients
Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness
Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients
Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review activities