Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Cardiology

Beacon Health Options; Kalamazoo Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health Options is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient primary care in collaboration with a hospital-based physician. The role includes four 10-hour shifts weekly and a weekend call rotation on a 1:5 cycle, with responsibilities spanning history taking, exams, and coordinating follow-ups.

The position requires licensure, national certification (NCCPA/ANCC/AANP), and BLS/ACLS as applicable, with strong teamwork and communication essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current state licensure and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP) prior to hire.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Site Physician to provide primary care within scope.
• Obtain medical history and physical data; perform exams and document findings.
• Order labs and diagnostics; interpret results to guide treatment.
• Educate patients on health and prevention; coordinate care and referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and program follow-up.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

At Beacon,you’lljoin a health system committed to innovation, professional growth, and a culture of compassion. Our six-point operating system, referred to as “The Beacon Way” guides how we work and how we care:

• Leverage innovation
• Embrace performance improvement
• Build greatness through accountability
• Use information to advance care
• Communicate clearly and continuously

PositionSummary

In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.This role is primarily focused on inpatient rounding and consults within the hospital setting. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week and includes a weekend call rotation of approximately one weekend every five weeks (1:5).

Coordinates and delivers primary care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician by:

• Working withintheirapproved scope of practice.
• Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determineappropriate diagnosticand therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physicians in managingthemedical needs of patients.
• Orderappropriate laboratoryand diagnostic procedures.
• Educatingandadvising patientsregardinghealth and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Support patient access and care coordination through triage, follow-up, and management of urgent situations

Provides clinical and administrativeassistanceto BMG programs, e.g., education, follow-up, and the like by:

• Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing statistical reports as needed.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care conferences andassistingwith referrals and dissemination of information to appropriate vendors.
• Assistingin the development and coordination of ongoing education and follow-up programs designed to measure client outcomes.

OrganizationalResponsibilities

Associatecomplies withthe following organizational requirements:

• Attends andparticipatesin department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annualcompetenciesand department specific education within establishedtimeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within establishedtimeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughoutthefiscal year.
• Direct patient care providersare required tomaintaincurrent BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistentlyutilizesappropriate universalprecautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protectpatientsand self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, surveyprocessand compliance.
• Complies withestablished organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to workingadditionalor other shifts and schedules whenrequired.

Education/Licensure/ Certification

Required Credential(s):

• Graduateofan accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid statelicensureandappropriate certification(NCCPA or ANCC/AANP)obtained prior tohiredateor jobtransfer date.Verified bylocalCredentialingOffice.
• BLS obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer dateifrequired.American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications as required.
• Abilityto work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Requires a thorough knowledge of practice standards and policies and procedures of BMG and theappropriate professionalorganization.
• Requiresa high levelof analytical skills necessary to assess the patient andparticipatein follow-up care planning.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patient(s), family of patient(s), physicians, otherprofessionalsand paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrateshigh levelof communication skills, both oral and written, necessary for effective communication with patient/family, physicians, and referral sources.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Works in a hospitalenvironment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and exposure to biohazards.
• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e.to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs,lift upto 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds withoutassistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mission, Values, and Service Goals

• Mission:We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect withheart.
• Values:Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• ServiceGoals:Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.