Nurse Practitioner

About Us:

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.

Job Summary:Under the limited direction of the attending Physician or designee, the Nurse Practitioner obtains and records patient medical history; performs physical examinations; orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans. Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician; performs routine invasive procedures; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and other related areas. Participates in the management of patient's care, determining need for consultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtain and record patients’medical history

Perform physical examinations, assess patients’ conditions/symptoms and document results in the electronic medical record

Perform diagnostic, therapeutic and routine invasive procedures; document findings and data in the electronic medical record

Order, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory screening and diagnostic tests, treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consultations

Prescribe medications and educate patients regarding reasons for prescribing, medication interactions and side effects

Prepare, develop and initiate inpatient and outpatient treatment plans in consultation with attending physicians

Educate and counsel patients and family members on health conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areas

Conduct patient rounds and document assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notes

Perform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinics (e.g. surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.)

Prepare patient discharge summaries

Refer patients to physicians, speciality services and community organizations as needed

Respond to patient emergencies and initiate appropriate treatments

Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in department/clinical research as directed

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an accredited Acute Care, Adult Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner program

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Current Michigan Registered Nurse License

3 years professional experience in an acute setting preferred

Supervisory and/or management experience required

Current ANCC or AANP Certification

Current BLS Certification; ACLS Certification preferred

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care

Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulations

Knowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred

Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)

Good analytical and judgment skills

Ability to use computer software programs and systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data

Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:

Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures

Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, stooping/kneeling, bending

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occassionally

Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vison; depth perception; ability to adjust vison focus

Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Operate in a hospital, medical center or clinic setting

Routinely use a variety of medical instruments and equipment

Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Work Schedule:

40-hour workweek

Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department

May require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arises

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

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