In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions. This role is primarily focused on inpatient rounding and consults within the hospital setting. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week and includes a weekend call rotation of approximately one weekend every five weeks (1:5).

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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing or Master's in Physician Assistant Studies required.

Work Experience:

• None required.