Psychiatric / Behavioral Health - Lansing, MI - NP/PA

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a full-time Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its team in Lansing, Michigan. The position provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients in assigned practices under the delegated authority and supervision of physicians, within the scope of practice established by Michigan law and the medical staff. The role is primarily outpatient and includes 8-hour weekday shifts, with a possible 1:4 call rotation. The practitioner provides patient care, assesses patients, documents care in the medical record, writes prescriptions, manages assigned patients for physician review, and assists with care-plan development. Duties also include work on the Consult and Liaison Team as assigned by Behavioral Health physicians, collaboration and communication with the healthcare team, patient counseling and education, staff education, quality improvement and peer review activities, and maintaining a safe environment. The practitioner may perform examinations and procedures specified in an individual collaborative agreement with supervising physicians. The role is part of a collaborative, health-system-employed medical group. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, compassion, innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and community impact.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current BCLS certification.
Current State of Michigan APP certification as an NP or PA.
Successful completion of hospital accreditation.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other caregivers.
Knowledge and skills to provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and age-appropriate criteria.
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient privacy by following HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
Adhere to ICARE values and standards of behavior: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Communicate with patients, families, and customers using AIDET.
Work safely and promptly report hazards in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a busy family practice or specialty site.
Two years of experience in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients in assigned practices under physician supervision and within the applicable scope of practice.
Perform physical examinations and operative or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaborative agreement with supervising physicians.
Diagnose and treat simple injuries, consult physicians on complex cases, order routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and perform or interpret routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the collaborative agreement.
Assess patients, document care in the medical record, write prescriptions, manage assigned patients for physician review, and assist with development of plans of care.
Perform duties on the Consult and Liaison Team as assigned by Behavioral Health physicians.
Communicate patient-status updates with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and other members of the medical team when appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and coordinate patient care.
Counsel patients regarding preventive healthcare and wellness.
Provide formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including peer review activities.
Maintain a safe environment and promptly report identified hazards.
Participate in some on-call responsibilities as applicable.