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

Corewell Health•Royal Oak, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its inpatient Neurosurgery APP team at a high-acuity, high-volume Level 1 Center. Patient care ranges from general postoperative management to Neuro-ICU and emergency and trauma neurosurgical care. The role is part of a collaborative APP, resident, and physician environment, with a supportive orientation program. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions in accordance with written guidelines approved by the department. The position works at Royal Oak Hospital and provides on-call coverage. The role is full-time, with a night shift, 36 weekly scheduled hours, varying workdays, and variable weekends.

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

1 to 3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
Recognize deviations from normal physical assessment findings and collaborate with a physician on treatment plans and follow-up.
Write prescriptions for medication and blood products based on laboratory results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care, following written practice protocols.
Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
Request written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate, quality patient care.
Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
Relay appropriate 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 clients’ continuing healthcare needs.
Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
Maintain preventive health services, including screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast exams.
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.
Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.