Nurse Practitioner

The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner will be involved in a variety of patient care activities, conducted under the supervision of designated family medicine attending faculty, and in close collaboration with the residents of the family medicine residency program (as applicable). 

Why join us?

On top of a rewarding and collaborative environment, we offer a lucrative PTO package (accruing up to 20 days during your first year), insurance package (health, dental and vision) that employees are eligible for on their first day, paid holidays, educational assistance, and mental health support!

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).
• Performs first assistant duties in the operating room.
• 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.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing, tubes, drains and wound care.
• 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 of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Serves as a member of selected committees, as directed by the program director/chair of surgery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Develops and regularly reviews key performance indicators by provider and either modifies clinic workflows and procedures or recommends changes to the Operations Director and Faculty to meet agreed-upon objectives.
• Assists the Operations Director and Physician Leadership in the development of clinical operation’s policies and procedures; assures adherence to CMU Medical Education Partners policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with providers, residents, and clinic leaders to identify and resolve unit operational problems, process improvements and promote a positive patient experience.
• Oversees the day-to-day productivity of staff and coordinates daily assignment of tasks within clinic; intervenes as appropriate to resolve potential or identified problems.
• When appropriate, provides the necessary support to staff, providers and patients regarding complaints and grievances.
• Supervises clinic staff, including orientation and training within the department. Interviews and hires new staff, formally evaluates performance and disciplines/terminates if necessary.
• Acquire and sustain capabilities of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 Clinic Environment, requiring delivery of patient care (physical dexterity), application of bio- hazard material handling, minimal lifting (not greater than 10 pounds), extensive computer usage (eye strain).

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

“Core” work hours consist of four weekday shifts from 7:00a to 5:00p with every third rotating weekend shift as scheduled.  Every third rotating holiday and on-call coverage is also expected.

TRAVEL 

Minimal travel to local hospitals

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 computers
• Two 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.
• Supervisor/Management experience preferred

CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.