Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - CCU - Royal Oak
About The Position
Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions according to department-approved written guidelines. The APP provides direct care to complex, critically ill cardiac and heart failure patients in the CCU, collaborating with and working under the supervision of cardiologists and the CCU Medical Director(s). The role includes performing physical examinations; collecting and documenting patient information; conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and professional consultations; prescribing appropriate interventions and medications; coordinating patient care and discharge; and providing direct patient care. The CCU APP contributes to patient-care excellence, research, teaching, and organizational leadership.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- AHA or ARC BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Critical Care or Cardiology setting.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
- Identify deviations from normal physical assessment findings and collaborate with a physician on treatment plans and follow-up.
- Write prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, and order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written protocols.
- Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
- Request written consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate, quality patient care.
- Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
- Communicate appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
- Administer prescribed therapeutic measures and obtain specimens.
- Evaluate the quality of care and recommend improvements.
- Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans that meet patients’ continuing healthcare needs.
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
- Maintain preventive health services, including screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast examinations.
- Dictate or write patient histories, admission information, care plans, progress notes, and discharge notes.
- Work with program assistants and data managers to support optimal patient care.
- Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of care.
- Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality care for assigned patients.
- Provide on-call coverage.
- Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans.
- Relocation assistance.
- Savings and retirement plans, including traditional and Roth options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Disability insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Home and auto insurance options.
- Free onsite parking.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
