Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (B), Acute Critical Response Team - Royal Oak

spectrumhealth; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous paid time off

Savings & retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients under medical director guidance. The role requires critical thinking, collaboration with physicians, 12-hour rotating shifts, and coverage for urgent needs including stroke and rapid response.

Experience in critical care, emergency or internal medicine is preferred. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or PA studies.
• 1 year internal medicine, emergency or inpatient medicine experience preferred.
• State of Michigan NP/PA license required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients per guidelines.
• Collaborates with physicians to formulate treatment plans.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and tests per protocols.
• Provides on-call coverage and triage as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's in Physician Assistant studies

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

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. This position requires independent, critical thinking skills with immediate action, with stroke, PERT, rapid response and any urgent need coverage along with transition of care. Experienced critical care, emergency or internal medicine preferred. This position does require 12- hour rotating shift blocks with variable weekends and rotating holidays.

BENEFITS

• Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

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 a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience :

The preferred candidate has 1 year internal medicine, emergency or inpatient medicine experience

Certification, Licensure, Registration :

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required

AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Hospitalists APPs - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Rotating Shifts

Days Worked

Days Vary

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,