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.
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
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