Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Location: Detroit Michigan
Description: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is hiring Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant right now, this position will be placed in Michigan. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. EEO/AA Employer
Physician Assistant
Under the limited direction of the attending physician or designee, obtains and records patient medical history; performs physical examinations; orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician; performs routine invasive procedures; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and other related areas.
Participates in the management of patient's care, determining need for consultation to ensure the continuity and quality of care.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants, including six to twelve months of clinical internship.
Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
License as a Physician Assistant by the state of
Michigan
.
Current Controlled Substance license required.
Six to twelve months on the job training to perform specialty procedures and responsibilities.
Nurse Practitioner
The Nurse Practitioner (NP)
is an advanced practice nurse, who
utilizes advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in providing primary and/or specialized health care services to individuals, families, groups and communities across the health-illness continuum.
Diagnostic reasoning, advanced therapeutic interventions and education are key elements in the direct provision of care using a collaborative model.
The nurse practitioner works as an autonomous practitioner or in collaboration with a physician, and is directly accountable for making clinical judgments using independent and interdependent decision-making skills.
The nurse practitioner's primary focus is on the provision of direct and indirect patient care in managing the health care needs of the identified client population(s).
The nurse practitioner provides care to a specific patient population using advanced skills in physical exam, diagnosis and treatment.
The nurse practitioner writes medical orders (medications, tests and invasive procedures) and may perform invasive procedures, and perform or assist with surgical procedures; subject to internal and external rules and regulations credentialing.
The nurse practitioner also functions as a consultant, educator, researcher, resource and role model for patient, families, community, nursing personnel and other health care providers.
The nurse practitioner evaluates the quality of care rendered; analyzes and promotes system changes to enhance quality of care and organizational effectiveness/efficiency; conducts/utilizes research to promote health and improve health care delivery.
The nurse practitioner assumes responsibility for own professional development.
Qualifications:
Registered nurse licensure to practice in the state of
Michigan
.
State of
Michigan Nurse Specialty
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current Controlled Substance license required.
Master's degree in nursing.
Two years clinical experience as a professional nurse.
National certification in advanced practice nursing specialty from one of the following certification bodies: (A) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
(B) National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses (NCBPNPN) or (C) National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric & Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCOGNS) or (D) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or (E) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:49:42 GMT