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Full-Time

Advanced Practice Provider Neurobehavioral Health

Neurobehavioral Health

Posted on 10/1/2025

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Methodist Hospital

No salary listed

Portage, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Current Michigan licensure/certification as a Psychiatric-Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant
  • Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • DEA Certification
  • Must be able to practice independently with strong clinical decision making; communicate clearly with patients and caregivers and be able to navigate well through the EMR (Epic)
Responsibilities
  • Establishes medical diagnoses for common short term and chronic stable health problems; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures (sutures, incision and drainage, IV’s, casting & splinting); assesses and/or manages follow up plans.
  • Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician agreed upon protocols.
  • Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain coordinate and/or expedite required services and meet clinic’s policy.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, cost outcomes, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
  • Acts as a resource to health care staff and/or implements educations programs to improve management of patients/families.
  • Develops, conducts and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise.
  • Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practices as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
  • Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating, and conducting research in practice specialty, and/or incorporating findings into practice.
  • Collaborate with physician as necessary to provide appropriate plan of care.
  • Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations (i.e., therapy, specialists, and social resources).
  • Provide emergency care within ACLS and or BLS guidelines.
  • Actively participates in continuing education, professional memberships and other scholarly and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the NP role and image of nursing in all aspects of patient, community, and professional relations.
  • Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice.
  • Participates in the development and the annual review of the clinic’s written policies, procedures and protocols.
  • The Nurse Practitioner participates in process improvement activities as appropriate to the practice environment.
  • The Nurse Practitioner uses the results of the process improvement activities to initiate changes in practice and/or practice environment.
  • Contributes to an environment conducive to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate.
  • The Nurse Practitioner maintains and promotes patient confidentiality.
  • The Nurse Practitioner delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
  • The Nurse Practitioner acts as a client advocate.
  • Promotes quality nursing care through the utilization and/or conduct of research in nursing practice, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and the provision of formal and informal education opportunities.
  • Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  • Maintains privileged access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
  • Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
  • Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.
  • Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • 1-3 years experience in mental health or geriatrics is strongly preferred
  • New graduates welcome to apply
  • Previous teaching experience preferred
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