Sleep Medicine, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, part time

University Physician Group•Detroit, MI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving one million patients and their families annually, this role is part of an organization that advances medical knowledge, technologies, and practices, and develops and educates the next generation of exceptional healthcare professionals. With over 100 locations, they provide advanced medicine and patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Under the limited direction of the attending physician or designee, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will obtain and record patient medical history, perform physical examinations, and order, evaluate, and monitor medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans. They will prepare, develop, and initiate treatment plans in consultation with the attending physician, perform routine invasive procedures, and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role involves educating and counseling patients and family members on their condition, treatment plans, and recovery expectations. Additionally, the position participates in the management of patient care, determining the need for consultations to ensure continuity and quality of care. Responsibilities include conducting patient rounds, documenting assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans, and performing a variety of patient care activities in an assigned outpatient clinic, which may include surgical procedures and pre/post-operative care. Discharge summaries will be prepared as assigned. The role also requires responding to emergencies and initiating appropriate treatment until relieved by a physician. Participation in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analysis of data, may also be involved. Maintaining and enhancing expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities is essential. Accurate and up-to-date documentation demonstrating a supervising/collaborating physician relationship must be on file at all times.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure to practice in State of Michigan
Graduate of an accredited NP program, AGACNP needed OR NP with critical care certifications OR Physician Assistant, board certified ANCC or AANP certification.
Must possess an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Michigan, including Registered Nurse and Nurse Prescriber authorization, and an unrestricted DEA registration for each practice location.
Current BLS certification
Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPAA regulations
Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program, current Registered Nurse license in State of Michigan.
Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to supervise.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions, ability to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, ability to assist in administration of patient care.
Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures, and with those of the DMC and Wayne Health.

Nice To Haves

3 years of professional experience in an acute setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains and records complete medical history of patient.
Performs physical examinations and documents results.
Orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with the attending physician or designee and according to established guidelines.
Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician.
Develops inpatient and outpatient care and writes medication and other orders as prescribed by law.
Performs routine invasive procedures.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on education, experience and departmental needs.
Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas.
Conducts patient rounds and documents assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan in progress notes.
Responsible for a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., performs surgical procedures, provides pre and post-operative care).
Prepares discharge summaries, as assigned.
Responds to emergencies and initiates appropriate treatment until relieved of their duties by a physician.
May participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analysis of data.
Maintains and enhances expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities.
Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation demonstrating a supervising/collaborating physician relationship is on file at all times.