Nurse Practitioner

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Internal Medicine. The role delivers direct outpatient care, orders tests, prescribes medications, and educates patients on prevention and treatment plans.

You may work independently or with a care team in the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include performing physicals, coordinating care, and serving as a patient’s primary healthcare provider in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold license to practice as a Registered Nurse and be a certified Nurse Practitioner in Michigan.
• Credentialing and licensing must be maintained in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient care under supervision of the Clinical Director of Internal Medicine.
• Work in outpatient clinic independently or as part of a treatment team.
• Diagnose, treat illnesses, order labs, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Outpatient care

Patient education

Education

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Internal Medicine. The position provides direct outpatient care services and performs medical acts under the supervision of the Clinical Director of Internal Medicine at Michigan State University. The selected candidate will work in the outpatient clinic and perform independently or as part of a treatment team. The candidate will help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations; provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests and prescribe medications; perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Masters in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area or a Master's Degree in Nursing; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan. Must demonstrate and maintain credentialing and licensing requirements of the State of Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with electronic medical record; experience in an out-patient setting, working cohesively with large group of providers; experience with minor clinic procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTPS://MEDICINE.CHM.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions. TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting.