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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Advanced Practice Provider ENT

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and two years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice are required.
  • Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Michigan is required.
  • Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty area of practice is required, and all requirements for medical staff privileges must be maintained.
  • Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
  • Must possess effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills applied to multiple group interactions.
  • Must communicate clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing.
  • The work requires sustained mental and visual attention for interactive, repetitive, or small detailed tasks, including operating and giving full attention to a personal computer or CRT for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
  • The job requires regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, and sitting, and some lifting of light-weight objects.
  • Must provide emergency care within ACLS and/or BLS guidelines.
  • Must observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice.
  • Must adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  • Must maintain privileged access to unit medication rooms for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
  • Must maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and other policies and procedures.
  • Must maintain a safe workplace, keep the work area free of hazards, and correct and/or properly report safety hazards.
  • Must use correct body positioning and proper body mechanics, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the evaluation and management of clinical patients, including new, follow-up, and acute appointments.
  • Assist surgeons in the operating room.
  • Participate in inpatient rounding and care coordination as needed.
  • Establish medical diagnoses for common short-term and chronic stable health problems; order and evaluate diagnostic studies; perform and monitor therapeutic procedures, including sutures, incision and drainage, intravenous therapy, casting, and splinting; and assess and/or manage follow-up plans.
  • Prescribe and regulate medications according to written physician-agreed protocols.
  • Record and document health appraisal data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services and meet clinic policy.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for time management, cost outcomes, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
  • Act as a resource to health care staff and/or implement education programs to improve management of patients and families.
  • Develop, conduct, and/or evaluate formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in areas of expertise.
  • Maintain and enhance current knowledge of professional practices and continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
  • Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating in and conducting research in the practice specialty, and/or incorporating findings into practice.
  • Collaborate with physicians as necessary to provide an appropriate plan of care.
  • Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations, including therapy, specialists, and social resources.
  • Actively participate in continuing education, professional memberships, and scholarly and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the nurse practitioner role and image of nursing in patient, community, and professional relations.
  • Participate in development and annual review of the clinic’s written policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Participate in process-improvement activities as appropriate to the practice environment and use their results to initiate changes in practice and/or the practice environment.
  • Contribute to an environment conducive to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate.
  • Maintain and promote patient confidentiality.
  • Deliver care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights; act as a client advocate.
  • Promote quality nursing care through research in nursing practice, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and formal and informal education opportunities.
  • Demonstrate commitment to outstanding customer service in a manner reflective of the organization’s mission, values, and customer service standards.
  • Use safe work practices and maintain a safe workplace.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience is preferred.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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