SMG - NP/PA SURGICAL - UROLOGY

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

37d

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: To provide professional and technical services for the treatment and care of patients.
The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated, full-time NP/PA to join the Urology Care team located in Lansing, Michigan. 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.
10 hour shifts
Outpatient only
Provider will work in Lansing and may assist at Community Hospital locations in Ionia and Carson City

Requirements

• Michigan PA/NP License
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Maintain CME activity as required by the State and National licensing board
• Completion of above PA/NP program.
• Hospital experience
• Surgical rotations completed successfully
• Graduate of accredited PA/NP Program
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• 2 years experience as an APP required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate appropriated patient admission to appropriate hospital bed, including inter and intra hospital transfers.
• Perform and dictate History & Physicals, Consultations, Discharge Summaries and SOAP notes on any/all patient floors.
• Facilitate appropriated outpatient care in terms of all necessary referrals to outside physicians
• Assists with development of plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Reviews x-rays and monitors lab values and other diagnostic reports.
• Performs daily rounds and charts documentation on any/all patient floors.
• Respond to all general surgery emergencies.
• Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures:
• Initiate and manage cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Take leadership role in all in and outpatient nursing duties including outpatient consultation, follow up exams and surgical scheduling.
• Manage outpatient prescriptions for surgical patients
• Monitors and adjusts medications and dosages
• Participate in endoscopy under the direction of the primary surgeon
• Take call in accordance with primary covering surgeon
• Perform minor procedures such as Incision and drainage, evacuation of hematoma, drain removal, Lap Band adjustments, suturing in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Urethral catheterization of the bladder
• Peripheral and or central intravenous catheter insertion
• Collaboration with the surgeon and other health care professionals for optimal surgical outcome. the duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting the anaesthesiologist when applicable
• Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping
• Providing wound exposure
• Handling and cutting tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury
• Using and manipulating surgical instruments and medical devices skilfully
• First assisting surgeon in operating room and demonstrating proficiency in all aspects as taught by the supervising physician
• Providing homeostasis
• Suturing tissue and closing wounds
• Assisting in the safe delivery of the patient to the recovery room
• Communicating to appropriate health care personnel and family members
• Participating in pre and postoperative care/teaching and discharge planning with physician supervision
• Pre-assessment of the patient, including review of lab work, etc.
• Rounding on inpatients, seeing patients in office, performing and assisting in-office procedures
• Provides patient/family education from admission to discharge re: diet, medications, exercise, risk factors, follow-up visits, etc.
• Facilitate timely patient discharge
• Communicates daily
• Other procedures as designated by attending/supervising physician

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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