Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Critical 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 preventative 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 concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of surgical or perioperative experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.