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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Observation Unit
Requisition #: 91229
Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours)
Business Unit: HF Hospital & Support Group
Shift: Rotating
Department: Observation Unit - I1
Weekends: Yes
Job Family: Non Physician Provider
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location: Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Campus
Location (State/City): US-MI-Detroit
More information about this position
Overview:
Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest and most comprehensive integrated U.S. health care systems, is a national leader in clinical care, research and education. The system includes the 1,100-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan (a health insurance and wellness company), Henry Ford Physician Network, a 150-site ambulatory network and many other health-related entities throughout southeast Michigan, providing a full continuum of care. In 2013, Henry Ford provided $314 million in uncompensated care. The health system also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000 employees. Henry Ford is a 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting. To learn more, visit HenryFord.com
Responsibilities
NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - OBSERVATION UNIT
Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care with the supervision but not necessarily the presence of a qualified physician member of the medical staff. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders and interprets tests, makes diagnoses and institutes appropriate treatment programs. Performs nursing functions independently. Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved in a safe and efficient manner. Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
(PA) Bachelor's Degree. Masters Degree preferred. Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. OR (NP) Masters prepared Registered Nurse who has graduated and taken the board certification within their chosen specialty. Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National boards of the specific discipline. Licensed and certified in Michigan and has no contingencies on their license. Must hold both a BLS certification. Must be eligible or have obtained a DEA number for prescriptive authority in Michigan.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law..
