Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to expand primary healthcare services. The role involves diagnosing and treating health conditions, performing assessments, and educating patients and their families. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant degree, along with necessary credentials from the Michigan Board of Nursing. The position requires no prior experience, making it an excellent opportunity for newly qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from Michigan Board of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from Michigan Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Provide treatment and management of health conditions.
• Counsel patients and educate families about health options.

Skills

Patient assessment

Counseling and education

Immunizations

Education

Master's degree of Nursing or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing or Physician Assistant degree.

Work Experience

• None required.