Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position working 4 days per week for a total of 32 hours within an internal medicine outpatient clinic, serving adults (18+) with a focus on prevention and disease management. Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or applicable Medical Director and with guidance from a collaborating physician, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for medical care consistent with accepted professional standards. The role requires adherence to organizational policies, procedures, code of ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards, while representing the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Tact and similar qualities necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person and on the telephone.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
• Exercise good judgment in appraising situations and decisions.
• Work with limited supervision and to accept and utilize feedback when given.
• Identify and maintain agency and client confidential information.
• Work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, telehealth, mobile medical van, nursing home, etc., including other Cherry Health sites as needed.
• Work with people of different cultures.
• Excellent bedside manner and time management skills.
• Current nurse specialty certification by the Michigan State Board of Nursing, current certification by professional nursing organization, e.g., ANA, NAACOC, and current license to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Two years' experience working in an internal medicine or primary care clinic setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner in an internal medicine outpatient setting.
• Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention services for patients.
• Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on scientific knowledge.
• Provide medical care to all patients within the expectations of the specialty hired into: Internal Medicine: Primary care for adults (18+) with a focus on prevention and disease management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records about each patient.
• Prescribe medication, referral, and diagnostic studies when indicated.
• Recommend lifestyle changes as appropriate to improve health and quality of life.
• Follow and interpret diagnostic results and ensure that the patient is notified of these results and any further steps that may be needed.
• Promote team-based care to better serve patients. This includes and is not limited to: MA, Nursing staff, RD, Pharmacist, Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health, Optometrists, Dentists.
• Provide coverage for patients when other providers take leave.
• Participate in rotation of after-hours call (approximately 5 weeks per year, dependent on departmental staffing; calls are initially triaged by Corewell Health nurses before being routed to the provider).
• Participate in regular chart review with collaborative physician per collaborative physician agreement.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.
• Strive to achieve high quality metrics under the direction of Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical community and establish and maintain linkages with external agencies and organizations.
• Attend regular internal and external departmental meetings to ensure progress in meeting clinical program and agency goals.
• Understand and adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards as they appear in CSHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy including HIPAA.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and CSHS’s regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed