Long Term Acute Care - Lansing, MI - NP/PA

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Mid-Michigan, is seeking a per diem NP/PA to join our well-established and comprehensive LTAC team. Located in Lansing, MI, our organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a diverse and family-friendly community. As part of our continued expansion, we are committed to improving access to high-quality medical services throughout the region. At UMH-Sparrow, we uphold a strong mission, vision, and values focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and community impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation and quality care are at the forefront. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital is a 30-bed acute care hospital that specializes in caring for patients who require a 25-day or longer length of stay in a hospital setting. Located inside UMH Sparrow Hospital, UM Health-Sparrow Specialty began in 2004 as a new type of hospital, not a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, but a hospital designed for patients who need intense, extended care services to heal from traumatic injuries and other serious or medically complex conditions.

Requirements

RN and current MI License required
Certification and licensure as a NP/PA in the State of MI required.
Current BCLS.
Graduate of an NP/PA program
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.
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

3-5 yrs as a NP/PA acute care hospital experience preferred
MSN degree preferred

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 Hospitalist physicians.
Responds to Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls as assigned.
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status.