NP/PA Surgery - Urology

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks a Part-time Urology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our Advanced Practice Professional team. The NP/PA provides health care services under the direction of collaborating Urology surgeons and the APP team, coordinating care across inpatient, ED, and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include formulating and implementing medical and nursing plans, triage, evidence-based care, and contributing to discharge planning, quality metrics, and

Qualifications

• Master's in clinical nursing with emphasis on certification/licensure.
• Current RN license in Michigan.
• Current NP license in Michigan.
• ARC-PA accredited PA program completion.
• Current Physician Assistant license in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements medical and nursing plans of care for Urology patients.
• Assists with evaluation and triage of emergency room patients.
• Orders diagnostic data and communicates results to physicians.
• Documents plan of care and patient progress in records.
• Facilitates discharge planning with families and care team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Education

Master's Degree in clinical nursing

Michigan RN license

Michigan NP license

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Michigan PA license

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Description: The Urology NP/PA provides health care services under the direction of collaborating Urology surgeons under the direction of Advanced Practice Professional team (APP). Under the direction of the surgeon and APP team the NP/PA is responsible for coordinating the health care plan for the assigned patient population by collaborating with consulting physicians and health care professionals. The NP/PA carries out physician orders and maintains the continuum of care through the coordination and integration of all phases of patient care, guided by progress notes, consults, care plans, critical pathways, managed care guidelines, best practice protocols, evidenced based care, and the utilization review processes. In partnership with the supervising physician the NP/PA evaluates care based on quality and core measures, access and cost effectiveness. The NP/PA contributes to excellence in patient care by focusing on age specific, developmental and spiritual needs and serving as a role model in patient care, consulting, teaching, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical care for Urology patients: Formulates and implements medical and nursing plans of care for acute management of all Urology (inpatient, emergency department, and consult) patients with collaborating physicians. Assists with evaluation and triage of emergency room patients. Provides direct clinical services for Urology patients according to established protocols, using evidence-based practice and clinical practice standards, under the supervision of the collaborating physicians. Orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory data under the direction of the supervising physician and communicates results to physicians and other health care providers. Assesses changes in patient status and institutes routine and emergency interventions to stabilize patients under the direction of the supervising physician and APP team. Documents plan of care and patient progress in medical records and narrative summaries. Evaluates and documents patient outcomes and revises the plan under the direction of collaborating physicians in association with other specialty consultants. Helps facilitates discharge planning along with patients, families, other members of the health care team and referral agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

NP Education:

Master's Degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with emphasis on area of certification/licensure.

NP Licensure:

Current Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Michigan.

PA Education:

Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.

PA Licensure:

Current License/Certification as Physician Assistant with the State of Michigan.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.