Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-Weekends

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

Munson Healthcare’s Bay Area Urology group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to provide patient-centered urologic care in collaboration with Munson Urology physicians. The position supports office efficiency, consultation and follow-up availability, and inpatient care. It follows a consistent Saturday, Sunday, and Monday schedule consisting of three 10-hour shifts (.75 FTE). The provider evaluates and manages patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, performs examinations and in-office procedures, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, manages medications, makes treatment decisions, coordinates care, and documents services in the electronic medical record. The provider also responds to patient inquiries and medical emergencies, communicates with referring and primary care physicians, supports health education, and maintains professional knowledge and development. The role is based in the Traverse City, Michigan area. Munson Healthcare describes itself as a nonprofit healthcare system serving northern Michigan.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.
Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year they are hired and annually thereafter, unless granted an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the clinical team to promote, support, and manage urologic medical care.
Evaluate patients and review their plans of care during scheduled office visits, using clinical judgment informed by patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs.
Manage outpatient care by conducting comprehensive histories and physical examinations, ordering appropriate laboratory and radiographic studies, interpreting results, performing in-office procedures, managing urology medications, making treatment decisions, and determining follow-up.
Provide inpatient care, including admissions, daily rounds, procedures, consultations, discharge planning, and coordination with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Document evaluations, care, and services in the electronic medical record to accurately reflect the patient record and support appropriate billing.
Communicate with referring and primary care physicians about patient care and treatment.
Respond to telephone inquiries from clinic patients and provide appropriate medical care or counseling.
Help individuals take responsibility for illness prevention and the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health.
Follow Munson Healthcare Advanced Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of current medical trends and pursue ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
Participate in or serve as a resource for medical, nursing, and community education programs.
Meet department productivity requirements and maintain full daily schedules.
Monitor the daily appointment schedule independently and work with staff to fill open appointment times.
Respond to medical emergencies as required.