What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Neurology Full time Midnights Macomb Hosp position at Henry Ford Health System?
- This position will be for off-shift, 7p-7a however flexibility is required to cover other shifts as necessary.
- This individual will be responding to stroke alerts in both the hospital and the ED,
- Will also respond to neurocritical patient need and will work closely with neuro Physicians.
- The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- The Specialty/Invasive NP/PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families.
- Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
- Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience.
- Works in one of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Master's degree in nursing.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse -OR- Requires a Bachelor's Degree; completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant or Surgeon's Assistant program
Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
At least one year of stroke, neurosurgery and/or neurology preferred
Current BLS
Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS status as required by department
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
