APP High Risk Breast Clinic/Oncology NP or PA-C

About the role

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its high-performing cancer team at the Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care to diagnose, treat and manage patients with breast disorders, including high-risk patients, patients with breast cancer, benign disease and family history.
• Visits may include but not limited to minor procedures, managing of new breast issues, follow-ups for patients with breast cancer, coordinating of tests, other high-risk breast issues, consultations and more.
• Collaborates with patients and the NEW high-risk breast clinic, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology/Hematology teams, Breast Surgeons and other internal/external clinicians and support staff.
• Works alongside six physicians, six APPs and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care.
• Hospital-employed outpatient position working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. No Call required currently.
• Willing to participate in risk assessment and genetic counseling coursework if needed.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care.

Skills

• Competent in comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Interprets and correlates subjective and objective patient data, formulating a diagnosis.
• Reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice.
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique).
• Regularly communicates with internal and external customers.
• Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulatory and third-party payor criteria.
• Completes appropriate documentation necessary to support billing and medical care orders.
• Evaluates lab, EKG, imaging studies.
• Available for any nursing questions or to evaluate status changes for patients.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus.

Pay

• Details about pay are provided in the job description.

Schedule

• Full-time position working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.
• No Call required.