Overview:

　　The General Surgery Mid-Level Provider will be involved in a variety of patient care activities, conducted under the supervision of designated surgery attending faculty, and in close collaboration with the residents of the general surgery residency program (as applicable).

　　Responsibilities:

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

　　Conducting initial consultation on general surgery patients, including trauma consultations, evaluating and instituting immediate treatment where Indicated (inpatient/outpatient)Attends to patient care needs on surgical units including SICU.Responds to nursing and medical staff queries and pages concerning patient needs and condition for patients of designated supervising faculty.Attends clinical rounds pre and postoperatively with the surgeon of record providing pertinent information related to patient care needs.Coordinates need for consultation of specialty specific services as necessary.Performs selected and specified procedures (with appropriate privileges).Orders and interprets results of diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and Interprets test results.Administers medications and provides fluid management under direction of supervising attending.Performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, maintains ATLS and ACLS certification.Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs, and counsels patients, and records progress.Dictates, documents all admission, progress, and discharge findings.Related to the above activities, provide periodic after hours/weekend call coverage.Exhibits organizational communication and leadership skills, accountability, judgment, and decision making.Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, emotional problems ofdaily living, and health maintenance.Serves as a member of selected committees, as directed by the program director/chair of surgery.Qualifications:

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner educational program.National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Existing unrestricted license to practice in Michigan, or able to be licensed in Michigan.Current ATLS and ACLS certification or planned attainment of same.Excellent practice history, ability to be insured for liability purposes.PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Experience working with Electronic Medical Records and computersTwo years of clinical experience or completion of a mid-level provider surgical or surgical critical care residency program.Experience In an Academic Medical Center or teaching environment.CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.