APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C - Kalamazoo, MI

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** Location
* * BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital##
** Title
* * APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C - Kalamazoo, MI
** Description
* * Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking to employ an inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full-time.
** Position Highlights:
*** The inpatient Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide palliative care to adults with advanced, life-limiting progressive and terminal illness.
* Candidate will provide initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are consulted for palliative care.
* The NP or PA-C will collaborate with the AIM team (social work, chaplain, AIM physician), inpatient attending physician, primary care provider, specialist, patient and their families to effectively manage the palliative care needs of the patient.
* Will be responsible for assessing the patient’s needs, establishing goals of care as well as recommending treatments and therapies that are consistent with the patient’s goals and the need to manage their symptoms.
* The main areas of focus are: symptom management, assistance with decision-making/Advanced Care Planning; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, bereavement support and coordination of care until death or discharge.
* Coverage will be at Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo county) and Bronson Battle Creek (Calhoun county) with work hours being Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm.
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* Qualifications:

*** Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
* Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of recent clinical experience related to the area of practice required
* 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
* Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus
** About Kalamazoo, Michigan:
** Located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, we occupy a beautiful part of the state of Michigan that offers cultural opportunities, economic diversification and very affordable real estate. With a major focus on education, there are several colleges including Western Michigan University, as well as many private and parochial schools. Graduates of the public high schools of Kalamazoo can take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise—a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at  colleges and universities.

The area offers many year-round family attractions, events and festivals for children of all ages. Abundant natural resources, including easy access to Lake Michigan, make it the perfect choice for biking, boating and skiing. With a variety of entertainment, quality dining, unique shops and galleries, you will find something to please the entire family

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.

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