Advanced Practice Professional; Nurse Practitioner) Livonia Health Center Family Medicine

Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Livonia Health Center Family Medicine

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.

Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 282793 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282794

A total of one (1),0.88 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Livonia Health Center is an Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing primary health care services for patients across the lifespan. We are actively seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented Advanced Practice Professional to manage adult and pediatric patients in our primary care Family Medicine clinic.

Under physician supervision, to provide health care to patients and families with acute, preventative and chronic medical concerns at Livonia Health Center in the Family Medicine clinic. Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care, both in person and virtually, as well as coordinating care for adult and pediatric patients in the primary care setting with minimal supervision.
• Practice full spectrum of primary care including acute, chronic and preventative care.
• Serve as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) to a panel of patients as needed by the Department.
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations and develop appropriate management plans.
• Develop problem-based care plans, prepare orders, and prescribe medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs, radiologic studies, ancillary testing.
• Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide care related to primary care related mental health concerns and, when appropriate, refer to other health professionals.
• Assist in the appropriate referral of patients to both internal and external resources, including emergency and specialty care.
• Advise and educate patients concerning diet, hygiene, disease prevention, risk factor reduction and other dimensions of wellness.
• Provide timely and effective communication of patient needs to internal and external care providers.
• Collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care. Consult with specialists, health care team members, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of high-quality efficient health care services.
• Effectively communicate clinical information and follow up plans to patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with UMHS policies and procedures.
• Respond in a timely manner to nursing concerns/requests.
• Attend staff, care coordination and team meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
• Function as a preceptor for medical students.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities including conferences to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge, and stay current in the care a broad patient population.
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by Michigan Medicine
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
• Current licensure to…