Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-PRN

Munson Healthcare’s Bay Area Urology group is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality care to all urology clinic patients. The provider will work with Munson Urology physicians to improve office efficiency, consultation, follow-up availability, and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of the clinical team to promote, support, and provide management of urologic medical care to patients.
• Evaluates and reviews the plan of care at regularly scheduled office visits utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs of the patients.
• Manages patient care in the outpatient setting performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpreting lab and x-ray results, performing in-office procedures, managing urology medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow-up.
• Provides inpatient care for hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily rounds, procedures, consultations, discharge planning, and coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
• Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record to accurately reflect services in the patient record and ensure appropriateness of billing.
• Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Responds to telephone inquiries from clinic patients and provides appropriate medical care and/or counseling.
• Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion of health maintenance and/or restoration of health.
• Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
• Participates in and/or serves as a resource for medical, nursing, and community education programs.
• Meets department productivity requirements and recognizes the need for full daily schedules.
• Independently monitors own daily appointment schedule and works in conjunction with other staff members to fill open appointment times.
• Responds to medical emergencies as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Master's in Physician Assistant studies.
• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required.
• Urology experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system.
• Work-life balance with access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a high quality of life in northern Michigan.
• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in healthcare programs, education, and free, discounted, or unreimbursed services.

About the Organization

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, deeply rooted in the communities it serves. Recognized as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022), Munson Healthcare includes:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• Serving 540,000 residents across 14,667 square miles

Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.

About the Location

Traverse City, Michigan, is a vibrant, four-season resort community on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. Highlights include:

• Outdoor recreation: skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.
• Cultural hub: home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.
• Top-rated schools: excellent public and private schools, ideal for families.
• Accessibility: convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees to be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. Employees must also receive an annual flu vaccine or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.