Stroke Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Full Benefits

Professional Liability

Retirement match

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Stroke Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurovascular/Stroke team. The APP will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting with emphasis on acute stroke management and neurovascular interventions.

The position spans inpatient rounds and outpatient clinic duties, with opportunities for telestroke involvement and ongoing professional development within a comprehensive health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or PA studies required.
• State licensure as NP or PA in Michigan.
• ENLS certification preferred/required after hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with independent decision-making.
• Triage acute stroke and participate in acute management.
• Document evaluations and care in EMR.
• Participate in inpatient rounds and outpatient Neurovascular clinic.
• Possibility of telestroke support in future.

Skills

Stroke care

AP/PA practice

Education

Master's in Nursing

Master's in PA Studies

Tools

Oracle Health

Job description

Stroke Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

• Full-time
• Shift: Variable Shift
• Status: Full Time

JOIN OUR MUNSON HEALTHCARE TEAM!

Munson Healthcare’s Neurosciences team has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Neurovascular/Stroke team.Munson Medical Center (MMC), located in Traverse City, Michigan, along with several other smaller spoke affiliates, care for complex neurovascular patients throughout the area via advanced triage software (Viz Ai).

MMC is currently a Comprehensive Stroke Center with an Open Endovascular Stroke Interventional Neurosurgery team. The stroke APP will join a collaborative team of multiple physicians and several APPs overseeing the care for our inpatient and outpatient stroke population. In this role, the APP will leverage knowledge of neurological examination, testing and imaging, acute stroke treatment plans, and neurovascular intervention to care for a diverse patient population and full range of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke disorders. Serving the greater Northern Michigan area gives providers the chance to live in a small town and serve a greater rural area with cutting edge care.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Competitivemarket-basedcompensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays,and generous paid time off
• Professional Liability
• Sign On Bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employeeassistanceprogramand employee discounts

Position Duties Include:

• Works as a self-directed professional with the ability to make independent decisions in providing direct patient care.
• Utilize strong communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, complex work environment of acute stroke care and triage.
• Demonstrate electronic medical record skills and willingness to learn necessary health IT applications to promote maximum clinical efficiency as well as use of stroke triage software Viz Ai.
• Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered in the electronic medical record.
• Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical trends in ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
• The position is a rotation/mixed role of inpatient and outpatient
  • Daily rounds on inpatient neurovascular consult service, render appropriate services and documentation, billing.
  • Round virtually at Munson community hospitals for select neurovascular patients who are not transferred to Munson Medical Center.
  • Perform outpatient neurovascular clinic care.
  • Triage acute stroke patients and be familiar with emergent management and ENLS care.
• Take part in community education related to stroke prevention.
• Potential involvement in telestroke care is possible in the future.

EHR

• Oracle Health

Find more than your next job.Find your community.

• We’renorthern Michigan’s largest healthcaresystemand we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family,friendsand neighbors – andit’sspecial to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022),we’recommitted to your ongoing growth and development.
• After work,you’llfind things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries,artsand entertainment.
• As a non-profit healthcare system,Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

Munson Healthcarebythe Numbers:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 540,000 residents
• We cover14,667 square miles– about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.

Why Choose Munson Healthcare:

• Balance– Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity– Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility– A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork– Our people make Munson Healthcarea great placeto work!

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.
• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.
• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.
• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Standard Qualifications

Education / Training:

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies

Work Experience:

• Experience in Stroke or related field preferred but not required.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ENLS certificate will be required and can be obtained after hire.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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