Sleep Medicine, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, part time

Wayne State University Physician Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a patient-centered care team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have an NP program background (AGACNP preferred) or PA with appropriate board certification and an unrestricted Michigan license, plus DEA registration.

Three years of acute-care experience and current BLS are preferred. The role involves conducting histories and exams, ordering tests, developing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and participating in rounds and care

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Michigan and NP standing if applicable.
• Graduate of an accredited NP program; AGACNP, or NP with critical care certs, or PA with ANCC/AANP cert.
• Must hold an unrestricted license in Michigan; RN and Nurse Prescriber authorizations; unrestricted DEA registration.
• Minimum 3 years in acute care setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Familiarity with OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO, HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient medical history and perform physicals.
• Order, evaluate and monitor diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
• Develop and initiate treatment plans in consultation with physician.
• Educate patient and family on condition, treatment expectations, and recovery.
• Document assessment, diagnosis and plan in progress notes.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care and participate in patient rounds.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with supervising physician when needed.

Skills

Patient care standards

Professional theory

Policy understanding

Safety awareness

Medical equipment

Education

Registered Nurse license

NP program graduate or PA with certs

Unrestricted Michigan license (RN, Nurse Prescriber)

DEA registration

BLS certification

OSHA/MIOSHA/HIPAA knowledge

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 patient medical history; performs physical examinations; orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans. Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician; performs routine invasive procedures; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and other related areas. Participates in the management of patient's care, determining need for consultation 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 procedures.
• Performs 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 Michigan
• Graduate of an accredited NP program, AGACNP needed OR NP with critical care certifications OR Physician Assistant, board certified ANCC or AANP certification.
• Must possess an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Michigan, including Registered 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 certification
• Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPAA regulations

Skills 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 department. May require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arises.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Equity

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

In accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.

All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration.

New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines.

Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances.

Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work.

Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.