Wayne Health
Location
Detroit, Michigan
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive medical services, including assessing, diagnosing, treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and offering preventive care across various mobile health unit locations. Essential duties involve obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and educating patients and families.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited NP program (AGACNP-BC) or PA program, board certified (ANCC or AANP), and hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse license and Nurse Prescriber authorization in Michigan, along with a DEA registration. Three years of professional experience in an acute setting is preferred, and current BLS certification is required.
Job Description: Essential
Obtains and records complete medical history of patient Performs physical examinations and documents results Orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consults in collaboration with the attending physician or designee and according to established guidelines Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician. Develops inpatient and outpatient care and writes medication and other orders as prescribed by law Performs routine invasive procedures Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures based on education, experience and departmental needs Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas Conducts patient rounds and documents assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan in progress notes Responsible for a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinic (e.g., performs surgical procedures, provides pre and post-operative care) Prepares discharge summaries, as assigned. Responds to emergencies and initiates appropriate treatment until relieved of their duties by a Physician May participate in clinical and experimental research, including statistical analysis of data Maintains and enhances expertise through appropriate educational and organizational activities Must have on file at all times accurate and up-to-date documentation demonstrating a supervising/collaborating physician relationship Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training: Registered Nurse licensure to practice in State of Michigan Graduate of an accredited NP program, must have AGACNP-BC or graduate of Physician Assistant program, board certified ANCC or AANP certification Must possess an unrestricted license to practice in the State of Michigan, including Registered Nurse and Nurse Prescriber authorization, and an unrestricted DEA registration for each practice location 3 years of professional experience in an acute setting, preferred. Current BLS certification Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPAA regulations Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program, current Registered Nurse license in State of Michigan Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to supervise. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions, ability to establish a safe work environment Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, ability to assist in administration of patient care Safety Requirements: Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures Working Conditions/Schedule: 12 hour night shifts, 14 shifts per month. May include weekends and holidays Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer In accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements. Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Apply today and help complement the skill set of our staff, residents, and Physicians at Wayne Health. We provide rewarding career opportunities for today's best and brightest health care professionals. Interested in Wayne Health but not quite ready to apply? Introduce yourself to us and we'll keep your information on file for future career opportunities!
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