Nurse Practitioner

AnchorCare; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AnchorCare seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a primary care team, coordinating services across multiple disciplines within the health center. You will exercise independent judgment in assessment and initiating protocols, while mentoring students and volunteers.

The role emphasizes patient education, advocacy, and collaboration with physicians to optimize outcomes and continuity of care in a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited NP program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Michigan.
• Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive histories and physical examinations reflecting patient acuity.
• Documents progress notes capturing history and physical.
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive medical/nursing care following treatment protocols.
• Collaborate with support staff and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
• Communicate with supervising physician for continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients, provide education and referrals as needed.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Clinical coordination

Patient education

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in nursing (NP program)

Job description

Works as part of a primary care team including registered nurses, administrative support staff, registered dietitians, behavioral health staff, and clinical students from a variety of healthcare disciplines. Responsible for managing patients and coordinating the services provided by multiple disciplines within and outside the health center. Maintains a collaborative practice agreement with supervising physician. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of selected protocols/procedures. Provides educational support for patients/significant others, health team members and the community. Mentors or precepts students and volunteers assisting in any of these activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds a master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan

Essential Functions

• Obtains comprehensive histories and physical examinations that reflect the acuity and presenting complaint of the patient.
• Documents/dictates progress notes that appropriately capture the content of the obtained history and physical.
• Functions in the role of an advanced practice provider to coordinate and deliver comprehensive medical/nursing care including following treatment protocols and pathways, writing orders/medications to support patient’s plan of care, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiographic studies, and seeking consultation from supervising physician as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with support staff and integrated team members from other disciplines to optimize patient care outcomes effectively. Acts as a resource to nursing, support staff and students as appropriate.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner with supervising physician as needed for continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Serves as a patient advocate and provides patient education and/or referrals for optimal outcomes and continuity of care. Communicates effectively with patients and family members, demonstrating sensitivity to their individual needs and concerns.
• Performs other tasks, procedures, or duties as assigned within the scope of practice.