Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Description

Join Our Munson Healthcare South Region Urology Team!

Full-time Monday Friday Call expected

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Munson Healthcare Manistee / Cadillac Urology group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider that will deliver high quality care to all urology clinic patients.

The Urology Advance Practice Provider will work with Munson Urology physicians to care for patients, improve office efficiency, consultation, follow up availability, and inpatient care.

Hours may differ between OR time and clinic. Time will be split between Cadillac and Manistee locations.

Join a not-for-profit healthcare system and find the right balance between a rewarding career and a beautiful place to live.

Enjoy access to excellent education options and multiple 4 season outdoor activities. Our mission is to improve lives, including the quality of yours.

BENEFITS :

Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Works as a member of the clinical team to promote, support and provide management of urologic medical care to patients in the South Region.
• Evaluates and reviews the plan of care at regularly scheduled office visits utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the patients.
• Manages patient care in the outpatient setting performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpreting lab and x-ray results, performing in-office procedures, managing urology medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow up.
• Assists with inpatient consultations and documentation of inpatient history & physicals, as well as follow up notes.
• Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record to accurately reflect services in the patient record and to ensure appropriateness of billing.
• Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Responds to telephone inquiries from clinic patients and provides appropriate medical care and / or counseling.
• Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion of health maintenance and / or restoration of health.
• Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
• Participates in and / or serves as a resource for medical, nursing, and community education programs.
• Meets department productivity requirements. Recognizes and understands the need for full daily schedules. Independently monitors own daily appointment schedule and works in conjunction with other staff members to fill open appointment times.
• Responds to medical emergencies as required.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training :

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies.

Work Experience :

Urology experience is preferred but not required.

Certification, Licensure, Registration :

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license required.

ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC

A four-season paradise, Cadillac is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream situated on Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Outdoor adventures coupled with breathtaking views, make Cadillac the ultimate playground. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, including affordable housing, good schools, a vibrant downtown, festivals, and a bustling farmer’s market, all in a family friendly area.

Unique shopping boutiques, galleries, and locally owned restaurants make this a welcoming community and a great place to live and work.

ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE MANISTEE

Situated along the Lake Michigan shoreline and located just west of the Huron- Manistee National Forest, Manistee offers an array of outdoor activities and sightseeing that suit both laidback and adventure-seeking lifestyles.

Enjoy all the amenities of living in scenic northern Michigan with an affordable cost of living along with both public and private schools.

Manistee hosts distinctive festivals and community parades including the annual Victorian Sleighbell Festival, which pays homage to Manistee’s Victorian days.

Nearby forests, orchards, farms, and 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, offers many 4 season adventures.

COMMUNITY

As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in :

• Community Education
• Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services
• Healthcare programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.