PA/NP, Acute Critical Response Team, Royal Oak & Troy, PRN

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

4d • Onsite

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 written department guidelines. The role provides acute and ongoing patient care, collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and supports patients and families through care planning and treatment. This position is based at Royal Oak Hospital and is part-time, PRN, with variable shifts and days, 12 scheduled hours per week, and variable weekend frequency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or 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 specialty clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal in physical assessments and collaborate with a physician on treatment plans and follow-up.
• Write prescriptions for medications and blood products, 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 findings.
• Request written consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate, quality patient care.
• Interpret and evaluate findings from studies and tests.
• Communicate relevant patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend improvements.
• Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with patients’ 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-exam guidance.
• Dictate or write patient histories, admission documentation, 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.
• Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays, with 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 retirement options, service contribution, and match savings.
• Disability insurance.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Free onsite parking at all campuses.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.

What This Job Offers

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