APP Urology - Inpatient

About the role

Applicants must have 1-2 years of patient care experience as an APP. Ideal candidates will be confident working with primarily adult patients in an acute setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first call for hospital urology coverage including consults, post-operative rounding, and bedside procedures with oversight from a physician.
• Occasional clinic coverage to assist with evaluation of urgent referrals.
• Coordinate care with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate implementation of patients' progress towards outcomes, which includes discharge or transfer of care.
• Assist in the development and integration of quality measures/evidence into clinical practice.
• Perform an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient to determine if the patient requires a higher intensity of service and requires transfer to a hospital setting.
• Facilitate timely discharges/transfers to the appropriate level of care.
• Evaluate and appropriately manage patients. Complete appropriate documentation necessary to support billing and medical care orders.
• Be available for any nursing questions or to evaluate status changes for patients.

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

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives.

Schedule

Three, 12 hour shifts per week, 13 weekends per year including 'holiday weekends' though no holiday or call obligation.

About Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work. The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community.

Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into practice 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 a diverse workforce 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 DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities.