Big Rapids Pediatric Medicine is seeking aPhysician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team working on an as needed/casual basis in Big Rapids, MI. Experience is needed for this position (2 years minimum) as you will be working independently with one Pediatrician.
Office space is located in a new state-of-the art Integrated Care Campus and includes EPIC EMR, laboratory services, X-Ray, Urgent Care and full support from clinical associates and medical office support. Work with knowledgeable practice management professionals assisting in day-to-day operations. Take advantage of the resources and referral base offered from the larger Corewell Health system!
Whether Corewell Health may be your next solo adventure or you're loading the kin and all their belongings for the next chapter of life, Corewell Health is in or near the thriving neighborhoods, rural settings or lakeshore life you're searching for. Michigan is filled with award-winning restaurants, home-grown breweries in every town, hiking and biking trails to take you miles and other activities to meet your interest.
About us:
Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
We think differently about what is possible:
And we empower our patients, team members and partners to do the same. When others say no, we keep questioning.
When it seems impossible, we say - keep pushing until it isn't.
Because at our core, we believewe can.
What guides us:
Mission: Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.
Vision: A future where health is simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional.
Values: Compassion. Collaboration. Clarity. Curiosity. Courage.
Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michiganis a city located innorthwestern Mecosta County, right in the heart of central Michigan.
Big Rapids lies along theMuskegon River, which flows southwest towardLake Michigan.
Ferris State University, a four-year public university, has its main campus in Big Rapids.
The city is known for its picturesque location along the Muskegon River and its historical ties to the lumber industry.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
Functions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions for standard formulary medications, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating the scheduling of admissions, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Obtains histories and performs physical exams.
Assesses the patient's/significant other's, health care team's, school's and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.
Ensures that operations are in compliance with professional standards, applicable laws, accreditation, compliance/regulatory requirements and that organizational goals are being followed. Practices in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code.
Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. 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.
Performs and assists with designated procedures.
Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.
Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program. Measures the outcomes of care and evaluate services across the continuum of inpatient to outpatient services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method to research clinical problems.
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
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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.