Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Center for Health and Well-being
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R103793
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care within the campus health center and coordinates services in collaboration with the health care team and campus health partners to ensure comprehensive, integrated care.
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $110,000, commensurate with experience.
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Primary Duties:
• Serves as a clinic leader, supporting the unit head in overseeing clinic operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and assistance to new providers and staff to ensure effective and coordinated clinical performance.
• Collaborates proactively with providers and campus health partners to ensure efficient patient flow and coordinated, timely, and thoughtful care transitions, promoting continuity of care and alignment with the health center's operational and clinical goals.
• Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic.
• Demonstrates proactive and confident communication skills, both written and verbal; effectively anticipates and addresses concerns, and engages in direct, professional dialogue with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates respect for and effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, including patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Provides health education to patients, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups.
• Provides support and consultation in the event of public health outbreaks and/or emergencies.
• Pursues professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Writes appropriate orders, if/when applicable.
• Writes progress notes in EMR indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor's degree and completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program with Michigan licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)- OR-a Master's degree in Nursing with RN and Certified Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• BCLS Certification.
• Meets Life support certification as required through privileging.
• Minimum Five (5) years of experience caring for traditionally underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Proficient in conducting medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of clinical operations, primary and urgent care principles and practices, and current healthcare technologies, trends, and issues.
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
• Knowledgeable about accreditation and certification standards and requirements.
• Basic understanding of Care Management and Community Information Exchange.
• Ability to communicate therapeutically with patients and families.
• Ability to clearly explain medical information to professional practitioners and the public.
• Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Strong communication and crisis-management skills; able to remain calm and effective in emergencies.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for providers and clinic staff.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys partnership and shared problem-solving.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and the fast-paced, evolving realities of a college health center startup environment.
How to Apply:
Attach your cover letter and resume. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact mailto:[email protected]. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:[email protected].
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:
Application review begins November 18. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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