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 conducting physical examinations, collecting and documenting patient data, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering and scheduling laboratory studies and consultations, prescribing appropriate interventions and medications, and coordinating patient care and discharge. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and organizational leadership. The position provides on-call coverage and works rotating shifts, with days worked and weekend frequency varying.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required.
- AHA/ARC BLS certification required.
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 clients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
- Recognize deviations from normal physical assessment findings.
- Collaborate with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up for health problems.
- 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 practice protocols.
- Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on assessment findings.
- Request written consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate, quality patient care.
- Interpret and evaluate findings from studies and tests.
- Communicate appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
- Administer therapeutic measures and obtain prescribed specimens.
- Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend improvements.
- Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with clients’ continuing healthcare needs.
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
- Provide preventive health services, including screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast examinations.
- Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, care plans, progress notes, and discharge notes.
- Interact with program assistants and data managers to support optimal patient care.
- Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
- Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality care for assigned patients.
- Provide on-call coverage.
- Perform patient triage 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
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Home and auto insurance
- Free onsite parking
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
