Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Southwestern Medical Clinic - Walk-in / Urgent Care - Niles, MI

Experienced APP at Corewell Health South

Corewell Health South is seeking an Experienced APP who is interested in a Full-Time opportunity at our Walk-In Clinic in Niles, MI. Will consider Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Our Advanced Practice Providers work 3 - 12-hour shifts per week. The Niles location will be open Monday through Sunday, 7am 7pm. Providers typically see 30 - 40 acute visits per 12-hour shift. If you are looking for a fast paced environment and a 3 day work week, this may be the opportunity for you. Providers may be scheduled to work at any of the Walk-in / Urgent Care locations as needed, including Dowagiac, St Joseph, Bridgman, and Watervliet.

No call required. Fluency dictation, Abridge, an Ambient AI assisted program which captures patient visits in real time and then assists with creating notes and after visit summaries, Epic EHR.

In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Medical Director, Supervising Physician and Practice Manager, provides primary and/or urgent health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion. Serve as a leader, educator, and researcher for patients, their families, and the community.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive primary and/or urgent care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and/or other regulatory agency including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications; plan and coordinate patient care; periodically reviewing the clinic's patient records with the collaborating physician if applicable.
• Perform screening / assessments, devising plan of care in order to determine a baseline, reflect the nature of the patient visit, diagnose and promote good health. Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory test; notifies patients of results as needed.
• Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home.
• Arrange for or refer patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
• Participate in the development, execution and annual review of the written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes as appropriate. Perform other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.
• Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree MSN-Nurse Practitioner. Required
• Preferred Doctorate
• 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as nurse practitioner Required
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required, or
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Required
• 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as physician assistant Required
• LIC_Physician Assistant (PA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association, within 90 Days Required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire Preferred
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire Preferred

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan, is a 76-bed community hospital that serves the Michiana area with a comprehensive range of services, catering to the diverse medical needs of the community.

The hospital's dedication to the community is further exemplified by its recent expansion with the Corewell Health Care Center in Niles. This $7.8 million project provides coordinated health services ranging from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all under one roof.

Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Niles, Michigan, affectionately known as "The City of Four Flags," boasts a rich history that spans over 300 years. As the oldest community in Michigan, Niles has a proud heritage reflected in its historic neighborhoods, museums, and antique shops. The city's strategic location in the southwest corner of the state makes it easily accessible to major cities like Chicago, South Bend, and Kalamazoo.

The city is served by quality school districts, with public education complemented by private and parochial schools. Niles also provides many recreational activities, from fishing and hiking to organized sports and community festivals.