NP/PA - UMH SPARROW PULMONOLOGY - LANSING, MI

General Purpose of Job

Works with the physician that specializes in the management of complex airway and pleural diseases. Offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to aid in the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lung. Provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pulmonary patients under the guidance of the pulmonologist. Serves as a single point of contact for physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources and assistance to those patients with lung disease.

Essential Duties

• Inpatient clinical work can include inpatient consultation and follow-up, independently performing inpatient pleural and airway procedures, patient education
• Outpatient clinical work can include new patient and return clinic visit consultations, pre-procedure/pre-clinic evaluation, outpatient thoracentesis clinic – evaluates and performs procedure, lung cancer screening, research/database collection, patient education

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Education

• Physician Assistant: Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP. Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Experience

• Minimum of one year as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in acute hospital setting required.
• Experience as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner (inpatient/procedural) preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage complex pulmonary and critical care conditions over long periods of time as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated competency in providing comprehensive health care including evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare associates.
• Proficient in use of electronic medical records systems.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use project management tools: databases, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.