APP Bronson Family Medicine Shaffer St - Experienced NP or PA-C

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Location

Kalamazoo-1820 Shaffer St. - Medical Office Building

Title

APP Bronson Family Medicine Shaffer St - Experienced NP or PA-C

Description

Bronson Family Medicine - Shaffer St. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their busy established Family Medicine Practice.

Position Highlights:

· See full spectrum family practice patients

· Candidate will work alongside three physicians and two APPs

· Ideal Candidate will be Experienced, Comfortable Working with a Shared Patient Panel, and open to a reduced FTE

· No OB or inpatient medicine opportunity

· Hospital-employed, outpatient only position

· Team Approach with Ambulatory Care Manager, clinical pharmacy support, social worker, as well as nurse triage.

Qualifications:

· Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program

· Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

Bronson Methodist Hospital offers:

• •A supportive and collaborative work environment
• •Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives
• •Comprehensive benefits package
• •CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus

About Kalamazoo, Michigan: Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work. The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy exploring local breweries, attending live performances, or spending time outdoors, Kalamazoo has something for everyone.

What sets Bronson apart is our investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth. Through a dedicated Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council, APPs have a voice in shaping practice and organizational initiatives while pursuing opportunities in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development. We believe providers thrive when they are heard, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact beyond the bedside.

Bronson’s Culture Statement:

At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ the best teams in the communities we serve to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities.

For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com.

Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.org

Works in collaboration with the physician to deliver services based on patient and family needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• •Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and 2 years of recent clinical experience related to area of practice required
• •Previous teaching experience preferred
• •Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• •Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in specialty area of practice. Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• •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 that are applied to multiple group interactions
• •Communicates clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.
• •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 utiliza