PRN Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Requisition #: 60836

Total hours worked per week:

Description

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PRN

GENERAL SUMMARY 

This position is for a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to practice in the Traverse City area. Foster Family Urgent Care has a team of physicians, APPs, RNs, MAs, Radiology Technicians, and Nurse Assistants that provide needed care to patients in the community. The office is open everyday, all year with open hours being 9am – 8pm in order to meet the needs of the patients they are caring for. Depending on the season, the PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Foster Family Urgent Care can expect to see an average of 30+ patients in a 12-hour shift. 

Qualified candidates will have a strong foundation of medical knowledge in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute injury and illness. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be proficient in-office surgical procedures required to treat patients of all ages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Works as a member of the Urgent Care clinical team to promote, support and provide comprehensive medical care to Urgent Care clients.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
• Consults with Urgent Care physician in delivery of medical care. May also consult with or refer clients to other disciplines.
• Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health through the discharge process.
• Adheres to Evaluation and Management Documentation Requirements and completes legible medical records documentation in accordance with established hospital policy.
• Utilizes the current documentation and charting tools ie templates, Dragon or electronic medical record software for documentation as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training: 

• Physician Assistant:
• A Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants) accredited institution or PA Certificate Program.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan
• Nurse Practitioner:
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in the State of Michigan
• Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Association

Work Experience: 

• Previous experience in primary care or emergency setting is desirable.

Certification, Licensure, Registration: 

• Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Current BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services
• Good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.
• Time management and organizational skills.

ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Mich., our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures.

As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in: 

• Community Education
• Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services
• Healthcare programs

COMMUNITY

After a great day at work, nature’s playground is waiting for you right outside the door. Located near the 45th parallel, Traverse City is an official “Coast Guard City” and sits at the base of twin bays – West Grand Traverse Bay and East Grand Traverse Bay. It has award-winning schools, a community college, and a busy airport with daily service to major cities. Traverse City is a thriving community offering unequaled year-round recreation, as well as vibrant cultural and social opportunities often found in much larger cities. Traverse City is one of America’s “must see” places for family vacations, fine arts, local craft beer and wine, farm-to-table food, fun festivals (including the National Cherry Festival), sailing, golf, hiking, skiing, fishing, and miles of pristine freshwater shoreline. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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