Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing/obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

OR

• • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current, valid state license (PA or NP) and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP).
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Work Experience:

• None required.