Employment Type:

　　Part time

　　Shift:

　　12 Hour Night Shift

　　Description:

　　I Accountability Objectives:

　　In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care, participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms, findings, diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes Powerchart and Powernotes for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary rounding, responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives. Functions overall in accordance with the House and Service Coverage Plan. Accountable to the Clinical Department of Chief and Director of Outcomes Management.

　　II Position Qualifications:

　　Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

　　A. Education

　　Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assistant/MSN program or other Masters of Science degree in a health related field including six (6) to twelve (12) months of clinical internship.

　　Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a minimum of a Masters of Science in Nursing, including six (6) to twelve (12) months of clinical internship.

　　B. Licensure / Certification

　　Licensed to practice in the State of Michigan: as a Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner.

　　Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

　　Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

　　Must be credential for clinical privileges through the SJMO AHP Credentials Committee and the SJMO Board of Trustees.

　　C Special Skill / Aptitudes

　　Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family members and the healthcare team.

　　Willingness and ability to utilize computers and work effectively with the Electronic Health Records.

　　Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

　　D. Experience

　　At least three years of clinical working experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

　　Ability to perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations.

　　Analytical ability to monitor data, develop treatment plans and prescribe medication.

　　III Duties / Responsibilities:

　　1 Acts as an extension of the attending admitting physician in the provision of care for the patient. Communicates changes inpatient status to the physician and under the physician's direction documents and implements the plan of care.

　　2 Performs, documents and dictates complete medical history and physical examinations to assigned patients.

　　3 Performs rounds daily on all patients, participates in multidisciplinary rounds and performs technical duties on the floor as requested by the a Department Chief or Director of Outcomes Management.

　　4 Prepares and initiates orders in consultation with the Clinical Department Chief or Director of Outcomes Management.

　　5 Participates in the education of the patient and family on diagnosis, desired results of therapy and the expectations during hospitalization and recovery.

　　6 Prepares discharge summaries and participates in medication reconciliation and discharge planning.

　　7 Anticipates and responds to the needs of others, provides assistance, treats others with care and respect while maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity.

　　8 Performs specific Clinical Duties and Privileges in accordance with the House Coverage Services Plan.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran