Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

We are currently seeking licensed Nurse Practitioners who can provide comprehensive care to patients through both inpatient and virtual care consultations. Our scope of practice is non-urgent, primary care, with a special focus on weight care, lifestyle health, functional and wellness medicine.

Our practices are growing quickly, providing many opportunities for advancement.

Nurse Practitioner Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
• Provides follow up care with clients for test results.
• Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including x-rays, blood work, and scans.
• Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
• Updates patient charts and uploads to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
• Works with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, clinicians to provide quality patient care.
• Examines patients, including discussing medical history, symptoms and performing physicals.
• Is familiar with tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications and Skills:

• Prefer a local nurse practitioner to join our medical practice in Traverse City, Michigan, but not a requirement.
• Prefer a multi state licensed provider with licenses in TX, MI, CA, and FL is a plus.
• Handles the physical demands of the job, including walking and standing for long periods of time and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to conduct Telemedicine consultations via video conferencing, telephonic, or asynchronous (texting).
• Communicates and writes effectively, speaking multiple languages is preferred.
• Collaborates with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.
• Problem-solves well independently and as part of a team.
• Develops strong relationships with patients and their families and has a stellar bedside manner.
• Teamwork skills
• Empathy and compassion
• The ability to work under pressure and for long hours
• The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations

Nurse Practitioner Education and Experience Requirements:

• Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the state of Michigan. Multi-state licensed nurse practitioner a plus or if you are willing to expand licensing.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty is preferred.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
• Master s in Nursing required, Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
• Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital with a related specialty is strongly preferred.

The preferred hire would be a w2 which would include benefits however we are accepting applications for 1099 applicants as well.