Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant (C) PRN - Neonatal - Dearborn

Spectrum Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Payactiv discounts

Retirement plan (Traditional/Roth)

Job summary

Corewell Health in Dearborn seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal-certified Physician Assistant to join a team of neonatologists and APPs in the NICU at Dearborn Hospital. The role includes attending high-risk deliveries and transporting critically ill newborns with a mix of 12- and 24-hour shifts.

Under the medical director's guidance, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat neonatal patients per department guidelines, participate in rounds, and provide on-call coverage to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal specialization.
• 1–3 years' experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neonatal setting.
• State of Michigan NP/PA license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of neonatal patients via history, exam, and diagnostic studies.
• Collaborate with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up.
• Prescribe medications and manage post-discharge care per protocol.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal specialization

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license

Job description

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

General Summary

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal certified PA to join a team of Neonatologists and Neonatal APPs in the management of patients 24/7 at Corewell Health East Dearborn Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional duties include attendance at high-risk deliveries and transport of critically ill newborns. Shifts include a combination of 12 hour and 24-hour shifts. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

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 physician's evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Standard Qualifications

• Education / Training: Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal specialization from an accredited institution
• Work Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neonatal setting, required.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required

This is where extraordinary begins.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

• Primary Location: SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
• Department Name: Peds Neonatology Dearborn - Medical Group East Oakwood Mkt
• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Variable (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24
• Hours of Work: 12 hours/24 hours
• Days Worked: S-S
• Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health 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.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.