Sleep Medicine, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, part time

Wayne State University Physician Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our clinical care team in Michigan. Under the limited direction of an attending physician, you will obtain medical histories, perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.

You will educate patients and families, participate in rounds, manage inpatient/outpatient care, and may engage in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP program and licensed in Michigan.
• AGACNP or acute care NP credentials or physician assistant board certification.
• ANCC or AANP certification is required.
• Unrestricted license to practice in Michigan with RN and Nurse Prescriber authorization.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records complete medical history of patient.
• Performs physical examinations and documents results.
• Orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
• Develops inpatient and outpatient care plans in consultation with attending physician.
• Educates and counsels patient and family on condition and recovery expectations.
• Conducts patient rounds and documents assessment and progress.
• Responds to emergencies and initiates appropriate treatment until relieved by a physician.
• May participate in clinical research and data analysis.
• Maintains supervising/collaborating physician relationship documentation.
• Prepares discharge summaries as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Emergency management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP program

AGACNP certification or acute care NP certifications

Physician Assistant, board certified

ANCC or AANP certification

Unrestricted Michigan license (RN and Nurse Prescriber)

Job description

About Us:Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.Job Summary:Under the limited direction of the attending physician or designee, obtains and records patientmedical history; performs physical examinations; orders, evaluates and monitors medical andlaboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans. Prepares, develops and initiates treatment planin consultation with attending physician; performs routine invasive procedures; performsdiagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Educates and counsels patient and family members oncondition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and otherrelated areas. Participates in the management of patient's care, determining need forconsultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care.Job Description:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Obtains and records complete medical history of patient.Performs physical examinations and documents results.Orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with the attending physician or designee and according to established guidelines.Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician. Develops inpatient and outpatient care and writes medication and other orders as prescribed by law.Performs routine invasive proceduresPerforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on education, experience and departmental needs.Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas.Conducts patient rounds and documents assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan in progress notes.Responsible for a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., performs surgical procedures, provides pre and post-operative care).Prepares discharge summaries, as assigned. Responds to emergencies and initiates appropriate treatment until relieved of their duties by a physician.May participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analysis of data.Maintains and enhances expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities.Must have on file at all times accurate and up-to-date documentation demonstrating a supervising/collaborating physician relationship.Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:Registered Nurse licensure to practice in State of MichiganGraduate of an accredited NP program, AGACNP needed OR NP with critical care certifications OR Physician Assistant, board certifiedANCC or AANP certification.Must possess an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Michigan, includingRegistered Nurse and Nurse Prescriber authorization, and an unrestricted DEA registration for each practice location.3 years of professional experience in an acute setting, preferred.Current BLS certificationKnowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPAA regulationsSkills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program, current Registered Nurse license in State of Michigan.Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to supervise.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions, ability to establish a safe work environment.Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, ability to assist in administration of patient care.Safety Requirements:Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures, and with those of the DMC and Wayne Health.Working Conditions/Schedules:Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the departmentMay require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arisesThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer