PANP (B), Orthopedic Surgery-Troy

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the medical director the NursePractitioner/PhysicianAssistant will evaluate diagnose and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off holidays and flexible scheduling

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Exceptional health dental vision and prescription drug insurance plans

• Relocation assistance

• Savings & retirement plans disability insurance identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview health history physical examination and diagnostic studies.

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

• Writes prescriptions for medication blood products based upon laboratory results routine diagnostic and follow-up studies therapeutic measures and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.

• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.

• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.

• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.

• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.

• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.

• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.

• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment response and plan.

• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening risks assessment immunizations PAP smears self-breast exam).

• Dictates or writes patient history admissions care plans progress and discharge notes.

• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.

• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.

• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.

• Provides on-call coverage.

• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physicians evaluation.

• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training:

• Masters Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience:

• 1 to 3 years experience as an Advanced PracticeProviderin a specialty clinical setting preferred.

Certification Licensure Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATEMI State of Michigan as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association as required by position preferred Or

• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

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