Family Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY

A Blue Water Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care in the highest rated urgent care system in Michigan and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

The clinic is open 9am-8pm daily. 9am-3pm on major holidays. Providers staff clinic for part time and contingent positions on average 4-8 shifts per month. Weekend and holiday availability is required and on a rotational basis with other providers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.

Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.

Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.

Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.

Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.

May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

Skill in the use of computers and related software applications

Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans

Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification

Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

- EXPERIENCE - MINIMUM 1 Year of Experience preferably in family medicine, urgent care, emergency or internal medicine

-State of MI Certified/Licensed

Current DEA and Controlled Substances License in MI or the eligibility to apply

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Urgent care center

Work Location: In person