Physician assistant or nurse practitioner - extended care

In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s): Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing/obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Current, valid state license (PA or NP) and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP). Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience:

None required.