Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (B), Acute Hospital Medicine - Troy
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. This position is responsible for all acute hospital patient needs including rapid response, stroke, resuscitation, and inpatient internal medicine care.
Essential Duties
Affords assessments of the physical and psychosocial status of clients through means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
Collaborates 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.
Dicts 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).
Dicts or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
Affords assistance in managing 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.
Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
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 Internal Medicine, and/or Rapid Response is preferred. The preferred candidates will have experience in stroke and resuscitation. Strong clinical decision making skills and independent decision making with excellent communication skills is strongly preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required. AHA/ARC BLS certification required.