Munson Healthcare's Manistee Wound & Hyperbaric Center is seeking an excellent Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their team, PRN. Occasional coverage in Traverse City and Cadillac also required.
Join a not-for-profit healthcare system and find the right balance between a rewarding career and living in a region that offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking natural attractions.
Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Competitive compensation and full benefits
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Munson Healthcare.
Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
Promotes personal and patient safety.
Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment To My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
Manage acute and/or chronic wounds using best practices, i.e., evidence-based practice
Obtain relevant health and medical histories from patients and/or caregivers
Perform physical exams appropriate for history
Identify medical and health risks and needs
Order appropriate diagnostic tests
Formulate the patient plan of care based on history, physical exam, clinical findings and any diagnostic findings
Communicate plan of care to patient, their care giver, or family
Perform procedures within the scope of practice (e.g., Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods; biopsy, etc.)
Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management product
Identify non-pharmacologic interventions and prescribe non-pharmacologic therapies; identify pharmacologic interventions and prescribe pharmacologic therapies
Provide relevant patient education
Provide direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes.
Make appropriate referrals to physicians and other health professionals and community agencies as appropriate
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Coordinate the patient plan of care with the physician and other disciplines to address patient needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care, and assess changes to the patient medical condition to ensure healing outcome goals.
Serve as an educational resource for ancillary staff
Complete and maintain electronic records in a timely fashion and in compliance with MMC standards
Assists in policy and procedure development for the Advanced Wound Center operations and clinical interventions.
Maintains visibility within the community as a wound care provider. Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Graduate of MSN or DNP CCNE accredited FNP or Adult Health Nurse Practitioner program OR graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
Unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant
Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MMC's credentialing processes before rendering services
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Minimum 1 year of wound care and debridement experience
Certification in Wound Care (WCC, AWCC, CWS, CWCN) is a plus
Hyperbaric (nurse or technologist) certification is a plus
ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK
Physicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with an MHC entity.
NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff
550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers
65 Practice Sites
Primary and Specialty Care
Inpatient and Ambulatory Care
$120M Net Revenue Annually
Area of Continued Strategic Growth for MHC
COMMUNITY
As a non-profit healthcare system,? Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually (https://www.munsonhealthcare.org/grayling-hospital/about-us/community-benefit-grayling) ?in:
Community Education
Free, discounted, and unreimbursed healthcare services
Healthcare programs
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Munson Healthcare 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.
