Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - CCU - Royal Oak

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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General Summary:

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

The APP provides direct patient care services for complex critically ill Cardiac and Heart Failure patients, in the CCU in collaboration with and under the supervision of the cardiologist(s) and the Medical Director(s) of the CCU. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. The CCU APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization.

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

Essential Duties:

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.

Standard Qualifications

Education / Training:

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience :

• 1 to 3 years' experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Critical Care or Cardiology setting, preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration :

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required. ACLS preferred.

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