Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (C), CVICU - Dearborn/Regional

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.
• Evaluate the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
• Collaborate with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Write 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.
• Determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Request written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend changes for improvement.
• Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintain provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interact with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Absorb and manage family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Provide on-call coverage.
• Perform patient triage and determine the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

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 a CVICU setting, preferred. Acute care strongly preferred.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required. AHA/ARC BLS certification required.