APP Gastroenterology - Kalamazoo & Battle Creek

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.Love Where You Work!Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.LocationBMH Bronson Methodist HospitalTitleAPP Gastroenterology - Kalamazoo & Battle CreekAPP Gastroenterology Bronson Methodist Hospital - Kalamazoo, MichiganBronson Battle Creek Hospital – Battle Creek, Michigan Bronson Gastroenterology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist with seeing patients in our Battle Creek and Portage outpatient settings Monday-Friday, as well as, hospital rounding.APP will work alongside six physicians and five other APP’s. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn the specialty of Gastroenterology. Experienced APP’s with a background in GI, Family or Internal Medicine preferred but will consider new graduates.If interested or for more information, please contact:Megan Grimes, Provider Recruitment Specialist, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Bronson Healthcare GroupAt Bronson, our vision is simple and straightforward — exceptional healthcare made easier for every person. Recently acclaimed a PINC Top 15 Health System in the Nation. Thanks to the efforts of more than 8,400 employees and our 1,500-member medical staff, Bronson is ranked among the best healthcare organizations in the nation for quality, safety, service, and patient, provider and staff engagement. Learn more at: Healthgrades 2025 Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stoke Care​Healthgrades 2025 Top Hospital for Stoke Care: Michigan Healthgrades 2025 Specialty Excellence Award - Top 10% in the Nation for:Critical Care ExcellenceGastrointestinal Care ExcellenceNeurosciences ExcellencePulmonary ExcellenceStroke Care Excellence (23'-25')Healthgrades 2024 Surgical Care Excellence AwardMagnet Hospital for Nursing - 2009 - 2027Forbes Best-in-State Employer – 2022-2024PINC AI Top 15 Health Systems - 2023Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women – 2023Best and Brightest Companies to Work For - 2023-2024PINC AI (in partnership with Fortune): 15 Top Health Systems (2023)Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo, MI):12 bed Neurocritical Care Unit and 40 bed Neurovascular unitLevel One Trauma CenterComprehensive Stroke Center accredited by The Joint CommissionGet With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Advanced Therapy recipientAbout the AreaWe are located in southwest Michigan, just east of Lake Michigan and about halfway between Detroit and Chicago and offers a diverse cultural opportunity, affordable real estate, and a major focus on education. Our area is home to several international companies including Kellogg Company, Pfizer Inc., and Stryker Corporation. Abundant natural resources make it the perfect choice for recreational hobbies including year-round family attractions, events, and festivals.Bronson’s Culture Statement:At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ the best teams in the communities we serve to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities.Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and 2 years of recent clinical experience related to area of practice requiredPrevious teaching experience preferredCurrent RN licensure in the State of Michigan.Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in specialty area of practice. Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges. Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the departmentMust possess effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills that are applied to multiple group interactionsCommunicates clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects. Establishes medical diagnoses for common short term and chronic stable health problems; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures (sutures, incision and drainage, IV’s, casting & splinting); assesses and/or manages follow up plans.Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician agreed upon protocols.Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain coordinate and/or expedite required services and meet clinic’s policy.Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, cost outcomes, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions. Acts as a resource to health care staff and/or implements educations programs to improve management of patients/families. Develops, conducts and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise. Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practices as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure. Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating, and conducting research in practice specialty, and/or incorporating findings into practice. Collaborate with physician as necessary to provide appropriate plan of care. Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations (i.e., therapy, specialists, and social resources). Provide emergency care within ACLS and or BLS guidelines. Actively participates in continuing education, professional memberships and other scholarly and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the NP role and image of nursing in all aspects of patient, community, and professional relations. Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice. Participates in the development and the annual review of the clinic’s written policies, procedures and protocols. The Nurse Practitioner participates in process improvement activities as appropriate to the practice environment. The Nurse Practitioner uses the results of the process improvement activities to initiate changes in practice and/or practice environment. Contributes to an environment conducive to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner maintains and promotes patient confidentiality. The Nurse Practitioner delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The Nurse Practitioner acts as a client advocate. Promotes quality nursing care through the utilization and/or conduct of research in nursing practice, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and the provision of formal and informal education opportunities. Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains privileged access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies. Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards. Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary Performs related duties as assigned.ShiftFirst ShiftTime TypeFull timeScheduled Weekly Hours40Cost Center8021 Bronson Gastroenterology Portage (BMH)Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal DisclaimerBronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!SummaryLocation: Bronson Methodist HospitalType: Full time