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About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the State of Michigan.
• For the Nurse Practitioner qualification listed in the posting: a master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and two years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice.
• For the Nurse Practitioner qualification listed in the posting: current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• For the Nurse Practitioner qualification listed in the posting: certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area of practice and maintenance of all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear and efficient verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
• Ability to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to manage sustained periods of alertness and concentration for interactive, repetitive, or detailed work and computer use.
• Ability to perform work involving regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in family medicine and comfort working with a shared patient panel.
• Openness to a reduced FTE.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to provide appropriate, patient- and family-centered care.
• Establish diagnoses for common short-term and stable chronic health problems.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic studies.
• Perform and monitor therapeutic procedures, including sutures, incision and drainage, IVs, casting, and splinting.
• Assess patients and manage follow-up plans.
• Prescribe and regulate medications according to written physician-agreed protocols.
• Record and document health appraisal data to coordinate or expedite services and comply with clinic policy.
• Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations and support.
• Provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
• Act as a resource to healthcare staff and implement educational programs to improve patient and family management.
• Develop, conduct, and/or evaluate in-service and continuing education programs in areas of expertise.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and meet continuing education requirements for licensure.
• Support clinical research by defining questions, participating in or conducting research, and incorporating findings into practice.
• Participate in professional memberships, continuing education, scholarly activities, and community outreach.
• Participate in developing and annually reviewing clinic policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in process-improvement activities and use their results to initiate changes in practice or the practice environment.
• Contribute to the professional education of colleagues.
• Maintain and promote patient confidentiality, protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, and act as a client advocate.
• Promote quality care through research, standard setting, peer review, care and outcome evaluation, and education.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and applicable state regulations and professional ethics.
• Maintain privileged access to unit medication rooms for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
• Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson's mission, values, and customer service standards.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, ethics codes, and organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe workplace, report or correct hazards, use proper body mechanics and safe work practices, and use personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual quality incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• CME stipend.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth opportunities.