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Corewell Health Nurse Practitioner (B) PRN, Plastic Surgery in Royal Oak, Michigan
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.
BENEFITS
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
Provides on-call coverage.
Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
Daily Rounding with attending physicians, residents and nursing staff.
Responds to any emergency involving the patient, including critical lab values, diagnostic test results, etc.
Post-op wound checks when the residents and surgeons are in the operating room, not in lieu of the physician’s obligations related to wound care. Apply skin vacs, apply additional glue/staples, etc.
Call Boarding office to schedule inpatients for OR, order preoperative testing, obtain the patient’s signature on the surgical consent form (after surgeon has discussed risks/benefits of surgery)
Confirm patients are medically cleared for the OR through communication with medical and cardiac clearance.
Perform Medical Reconciliation both pre-op and post-op to ensure safe medication administration during the patient’s hospitalization.
Discharge patients and write prescriptions which require a DEA number and discharge summary.
Attend family meetings to provide update on the plan of care as well as formulate a discharge plan. Act as primary liaison with continuing care in the discharge planning process for all surgical patients including ordering DME, prepare scripts and outpatient therapy. Contacting insurance company to perform peer to peer for IPR/SAR/LTACH and medication approval for discharge.
Patient and family education.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training:
Master's Degree in Nursing
Work Experience :
1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a Plastic Surgery clinical setting, highly preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration :
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
AHA/ARC BLS certification required
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Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak
Department Name
MLP APC Cardiovascular Medicine - Royal Oak
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04
Hours of Work
Day Shift
Days Worked
Monday-Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
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.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.