SICU - Troy

Corewell Health•Troy, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join their Trauma/SICU team in Troy. This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with diseases and adverse health conditions under the guidance of a medical director. The Troy Trauma/SICU team is a collaborative group dedicated to patient care excellence for injured and critically ill patients. As a busy Level II Trauma Center, the team treats a wide range of traumatic injuries and acute illnesses, focusing on exceptional patient outcomes. APPs on this service manage patients from admission to discharge and are offered opportunities to train in bedside procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, and rapid assessment of critically injured patients. The team is looking for hard-working, proactive APPs interested in practicing at the top of their scope within a supportive environment.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
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 an ICU, Trauma or General Surgery setting
Will consider highly motivated new grads that have completed an ICU, Trauma or General Surgery clinical rotation.

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

Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
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
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings