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Wayne Health

Nurse Practitioner

Wayne Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228


About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:Under the limited direction of the attending Physician or designee, the Nurse Practitioner obtains and records patient medical history; performs physical examinations; orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans. Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician; performs routine invasive procedures; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and other related areas. Participates in the management of patient's care, determining need for consultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Obtain and record patients'medical historyPerform physical examinations, assess patients' conditions/symptoms and document results in the electronic medical recordPerform diagnostic, therapeutic and routine invasive procedures; document findings and data in the electronic medical recordOrder, evaluate and monitor medical and laboratory screening and diagnostic tests, treatment plans including laboratory tests, x-rays, pharmaceuticals, blood products and interdisciplinary consultationsPrescribe medications and educate patients regarding reasons for prescribing, medication interactions and side effectsPrepare, develop and initiate inpatient and outpatient treatment plans in consultation with attending physiciansEducate and counsel patients and family members on health conditions, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery and other related areasConduct patient rounds and document assessments, diagnoses and treatment plans in progress notesPerform a variety of patient care activities in assigned outpatient clinics (e.g. surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.)Prepare patient discharge summariesRefer patients to physicians, speciality services and community organizations as neededRespond to patient emergencies and initiate appropriate treatmentsEstablish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Responsibilities:Participate in department/clinical research as directedOther duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education and/or Experience:Graduate of an accredited Acute Care, Adult Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner programMaster's Degree in NursingCurrent Michigan Registered Nurse License3 years professional experience in an acute setting preferredSupervisory and/or management experience requiredCurrent ANCC or AANP CertificationCurrent BLS Certification; ACLS Certification preferredKnowledge of nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient careKnowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, JACHO and HIPPA regulationsKnowledge of Public Health Code and Michigan Nurse Practice Act preferred

Skills and Abilities Required:Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsGood written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)Good analytical and judgment skillsAbility to use computer software programs and systemsAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial dataExcellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time

Safety Requirements:Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and proceduresMandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, stooping/kneeling, bendingAbility to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occassionallyClose vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vison; depth perception; ability to adjust vison focusUse of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Operate in a hospital, medical center or clinic settingRoutinely use a variety of medical instruments and equipmentRoutinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machinesThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Work Schedule:40-hour workweekHours and days to be determined by the business needs of the departmentMay require on-call duty and the ability to work outside of scheduled work hours when the need arises

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer