Job Summary

　　Responsible for managing patients and coordinating the services provided by multiple disciplines within and outside the health system. Maintains a collaborative practice agreement with specific physician(s). Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of selected protocols/procedures. Provides educational support for patients/significant others, health team members and the community and coordinates QA/QI studies to measure outcomes of care.

　　Essential Functions

　　Functions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions for standard formulary medications, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating the scheduling of admissions, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Obtains histories and performs physical exams.

　　Assesses the patient’s/significant other’s, health care team’s, school’s and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.

　　Ensures that operations are in compliance with professional standards, applicable laws, accreditation, compliance/regulatory requirements and that organizational goals are being followed. Practices in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code.

　　Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs

　　Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Spectrum Health. Acts as a consult in area of expertise.

　　Performs and assists with designated procedures.

　　Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.

　　Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program. Measures the outcomes of care and evaluate services across the continuum of inpatient to outpatient services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method to research clinical problems.

　　Qualifications- Nurse Practitioner

　　Required Master's Degree Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

　　3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience Required

　　Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Required

　　Experience as a Nurse Practitioner Preferred

　　LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

　　LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association UPON HIRE except WITHIN 90 DAYS SHMG Upon Hire required Or

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross UPON HIRE except WITHIN 90 DAYS SHMG Upon Hire required

　　CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Excludes Neonatal Services, Peds Trauma and Hospice120 Days required

　　CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required.

　　Qualifications- Physician Assistant

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program

　　Licenses - Physician Asst (PHYS ASST)*

　　Basic Life Support (BLS)

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) Note used for BLS,CPR & BCLS) Specific to SHMG 90 Days

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) As appropriate for patient population

　　Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: PALS is required by specialty or stress test is performed 120 Days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG ACLS if required by specialty stress test performed 120 Days

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Licenses

　　Membership in appropriate professional specialty organizations

　　Preferred Qualifications:Licenses -Membership in appropriate professional specialty organizations

　　Primary Location

　　SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

　　Department Name

　　Geriatrics - LTC - CHMG West

　　Employment Type

　　Full time

　　Shift

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Weekly Scheduled Hours

　　40

　　Hours of Work

　　8am-5pm

　　Days Worked

　　Variable

　　Weekend Frequency

　　Variable weekends

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　　An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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　　People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.