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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

APP Gastroenterology

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Nursing (MSN or MS) 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 for multiple group interactions.
  • Must communicate clearly and efficiently, verbally and in writing.
  • Must maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practices and continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
  • Must observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice.
  • Must maintain privileged access to the unit medication rooms for stocking and retrieving supplies.
  • Must maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and other policies and procedures to ensure honest, ethical, and professional conduct.
  • Must maintain a safe workplace by keeping the work area free of hazards and correcting or properly reporting safety hazards.
  • Must use correct body positioning and proper body mechanics to avoid injury, follow safe work practices, and use personal protective equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • 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 procedures, casting, and splinting; and assess 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, 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 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.
  • Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating in or 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.
  • Provide emergency care within Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and/or Basic Life Support guidelines.
  • Participate in continuing education, professional memberships, scholarly activities, and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the Nurse Practitioner role and the image of nursing in patient, community, and professional relations.
  • Participate in the 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.
  • Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  • Demonstrate commitment to providing outstanding customer service in a manner reflective of the organization's mission, values, and customer service standards.
  • Use safe work practices, including pushing rather than pulling, patient transfer and lifting devices, and personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience is preferred.
  • Experienced Advanced Practice Providers with a background in Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine are preferred; new graduates will also be considered.

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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