Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (B) PRN, Hospitalist - Royal Oak

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. GENERAL SUMMARY: The APP will work with the Hospitalist Group or in the Medical Observation Unit where they will collaborate with physicians and APPs to care for medical patients. The role includes managing patients in the inpatient setting preforming H&Ps, daily rounding, medical consultations and discharging patients. The APP will typically work 12-hour day or afternoon shifts. The APP will help support other hospital staff to provide high-quality care with the institutional goals of efficiency, safety and positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a specialty clinical setting, preferred.
• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a specialty clinical setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
• Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level