PA/NP - Pediatric Neurosurgery, Clinic Based, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
About The Position
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its outpatient Pediatric Neurosurgery team. The team uses specialized, evidence-based approaches to diagnose and treat conditions involving the brain and nervous system in infants, children, and teens. The position supports care for patients from the prenatal period through young adulthood and involves working both independently and collaboratively with inpatient and outpatient teams. The role is based at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The hospital is a 241-bed, freestanding children’s hospital on the main campus of Corewell Health. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing and privileging.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current Michigan licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP or PNP-AC).
- For Nurse Practitioners: Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP or PNP-AC) program.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP or PNP-AC) recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program.
- For Physician Assistants: Michigan State Physician Assistant license, required upon hire.
- For Physician Assistants: Physician Assistant certification (PA-C) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), required upon hire.
- For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 90 days.
- For both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 120 days.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellent patient service and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated continuous professional development activities or research.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and as a team member to support the inpatient and outpatient team in caring for patients from the prenatal period to young adulthood.
- Evaluate and manage pediatric neurosurgery outpatient patients, including conducting history and physical examinations, coordinating care, entering orders, and documenting care.
- Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote use of community resources.
- Perform job functions in accordance with service principles, focusing on customer service, innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide high-quality care and service.
- Participate in weekly didactic meetings and conferences, with dedication to lifelong learning.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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Job Type
Full-time
