GENERAL SUMMARY:Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal certified PA to join a team of Neonatologists and Neonatal APPs in the management of patients 24/7 at Corewell Health East Dearborn Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional duties include attendance at high-risk deliveries and transport of critically ill newborns. Shifts include a combination of 12 hour and 24-hour shifts.
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.
BENEFITSCorewell 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
- 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.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONSEducation / Training:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies with Neonatal specialization from an accredited institution
Work Experience:
- 1 to 3 years' experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Neonatal setting, preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
- AHA/ARC BLS certification required
This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now!Primary LocationSITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
Department NamePeds Neonatology Dearborn - Medical Group East Oakwood Mkt
Employment TypeFull time
ShiftVariable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours40
Hours of WorkShifts Vary
Days WorkedDays Vary
Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends
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