Description:
Corewell Health West is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care Team. CHW Urgent Care clinics evaluate and treat over 200k patients annually. Urgent Care is supported by a dedicated APP Leadership structure with established APP Director and APP Lead roles. Clinical expectations 3 days/week 8a-8p, every third weekend, one holiday annually. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of acute or primary care experience. Preference for previous urgent care or walk-in clinic experience.
Qualifications:
PA/NP programs; 2+ years urgent care/primary care experience preferred.
Location:
South & West Pavilion
Responsible for managing patients and coordinating the services provided by multiple disciplines within and outside the health system. Maintains a collaborative practice agreement with specific physician(s). Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of selected protocols/procedures. Provides educational support for patients/significant others, health team members and the community and coordinates QA/QI studies to measure outcomes of care.
POC testing to include:
Influenza
Covid
Strep
Mono
UA / urine pregnancy
Blood glucose
Procedures:
Suturing, laceration repair, uncomplicated wound closure
I&D
Digital block
Stabilization of fractures and uncomplicated dislocations
Cerumen removal
Epistaxis management
Removal of non-penetrating foreign body of eye, nose, ear
Nail trephination
Treatment of burns, superficial or partial thickness
Bladder catheterization
Essential Functions
Functions in the role of Advanced Practice Provider to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescribes medications, durable medical equipment, labs, radiographic studies, and consultations. Coordinates follow up care to primary health/ medical specialists to ensure appropriate continuity of care and coordination of services.
Obtains histories and performs physical exams.
Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs. Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Corewell Health.
Acts as a consult in area of expertise.
Maintains current knowledge and skills in areas pertinent to the delivery of urgent care medicine.
Able to perform all laboratory tests provided on premises in urgent care environment. Performs and assists with designated procedures.
Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate in a timely manner. Completes all necessary documentation to provide accurate and efficient billing for services.
Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of service/program.
Qualifications
Required Master's Degree Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master's, post-master's or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience Required
Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Required
Experience as a Nurse Practictioner Preferred
LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required
CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - South Pavilion - 80 68th St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Urgent Care - South Pavilion
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
40
Days Worked
Sunday-Saturday
Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people-including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities-and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
