Job Summary
Corewell Health West has a unique opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to pilot a pediatric focused APP clinical role in Urgent Care. This is a pilot position that combines clinical expertise with leadership development in establishing pediatric guidelines within urgent care. Clinical expectations 3 days/week 8a-8p, majority Monday and Friday, every third weekend, one holiday annually. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this role will partner with UC leadership to develop clinical standards, recommendations, and education in partnership with primary health and HDVCH. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of pediatric experience, preferably in primary care. Strong recommendation for PNP or FNP; will consider PA with pediatric focus background/experience.
Qualifications: PA/NP programs; preferred pediatric focused. 3+ years pediatric primary care experience preferred.
Location: Rockford primary; South Pav secondary
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
Under physician supervision, provides medical care to patients of varying type and acuity.
Essential Functions
Functions in the role of physician assistant to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions medications, durable medical equipment, physical therapy, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure appropriate continuity of care and coordination of services.
Obtains histories and performs physical exams.
Assesses the patients/significant other, health care team, school and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.
Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Spectrum 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 waived 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
Education - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
Licenses -
Physician Asst (PHYS ASST)*
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Note used for BLS,CPR & BCLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) As appropriate for patient population
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: PALS is required by specialty or stress test is performed 120 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG ACLS if required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days
Education - 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
Experience - 3 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in current, relevant clinical experience Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role
Licenses -
Registered Nurse (RN)* All
Nurse Practitioner - Licensed (NP)* All
Basic Life Support (BLS) Note used for BLS,CPR & BCLS) All
Basic Life Support (BLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG ACLS if required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days
Completes credentialing and privileging process upon hire and undergoes reprivileging every 24 months or as determined by policy.
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
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary LocationSITE - ICC Rockford - 8501 Meadow Creek -... For full info follow application link.
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.