Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Extended Care

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Michigan seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to expand and manage individualized primary health services alongside a collaborating physician.

You will diagnose and treat acute or chronic conditions, perform assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• NP/PA with prescriptive authority licensed in Michigan.
• Current state RN/NP or PA license required.
• BLS and ACLS current.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessments via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other providers.
• Counsels and educates patients and families/caregivers concerning prevention and options.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

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.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid state license (PA or NP) and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience

• None required.