Critical Care (ICU) – Grand Rapids, MI – PA/NP *This is a part time position University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a full-time, board eligible/board certified, Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP). High caliber, quality focused, innovative providers should apply to join our inpatient team of physicians to expand and provide care to local communities in West Michigan. Michigan Medicine and University of Michigan Health systems create an opportunity for program collaboration, and professional growth opportunities if desired. Provider will be performing full spectrum of ICU services for patients of a closed unit at UMHW. Candidate will need to coordinate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive experience for all patients, families, and staff. MISSION, VISION, VALUES and CUSTOMER PROMISE MISSION: We are relentlessly advancing health to serve Michigan and the world. VISION: Our innovations change care. Our care changes lives. VALUES: Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we’ve accomplished in the past and will build in the future. Caring, innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork CUSTOMER PROMISE: I will bring compassion and excellence to everything that I do. OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: •Critical Care team consists of 7 Physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers •Level II Trauma Center •24/7 Hospitalist coverage •208 total inpatient beds; 17 bed ICU; mixed with medical, surgical (Cardiothoracic, Thoracic, General Surgery, Neurosurgical), Neurovascular •Comprehensive Stroke Program with 24/7 Neuro-interventionalist •Health system employed model, offering a highly market competitive compensation plan •High volume surgical based hospital system •No on-call requirements •Expansive specialty service line network serving much of the West Michigan region and Lake Michigan shoreline •Benefit package eligible •Malpractice coverage •CME/Paid Time Off •Partnering team of specialists ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-WEST: University of Michigan Health-West serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, University of Michigan Health-West has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. The University of Michigan Health Partners group aims to provide an innovative culture of inclusion and diversity in the work setting; along with a progressive work-life integration focus to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Medical education is a key cornerstone to our continued innovation at UMHW, offering seven different residency programs and one fellowship program to over 80 learners. With more than 500 physicians on staff, University of Michigan Health-West provides a strategic roadmap of growth in all areas of the integrated healthcare system. Specifically, continued growth in our Heart and Vascular care, Women’s Health, Neurosciences, Cancer Care and Orthopedics; partnered with continued growth of a very strong primary care team has allowed UMHW to become the premier healthcare institution in the region and a regional referral center for care. Ranked as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in West Michigan and the nation, a modern medical group governance structure allows UMHW to best drive quality and clinical outcomes, experience and innovation, technology, finance, operations, and compensation. UMHP/UMH-West is proud to serve a diverse patient population; with that, the ideal candidate for this position would have experience working with culturally diverse patients and be fluent in any of the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali and Bosnian. COMMUNITY FEATURES: •University of Michigan affiliated hospital system •Located in beautiful West Michigan15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport •Approximately 35 minutes from Lake Michigan •Safest City in Michigan – Wallet Hub •Michigan’s second largest city with a population of 1.4 million •Regional growth of 2.1% outpacing national averages. •#1 Best places to raise a family in the United States – Rocket Homes •#3 Best Business Climate – Business Facilities •#11 Most affordable place to live in the United States – US News and World Report •#16 Best places to live in the United States – US News and World Report •#18 Best places to live in the US for quality of life – US News and World Report •Beer City, USA •Top 20 U.S. Foodie City •Within 25 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline home to many cozy beach towns •The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second largest airport in Michigan and the 86th largest airport nationally, serving more than 2 million passengers annually. •Increased diversity more than half of the past decade’s population growth can be attributed to diverse groups. •Grand Rapids is headquarters to many national and multi-national companies including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, Alticor (formerly Amway), Wolverine Worldwide, Meijer and Zondervan •Affordable housing in both suburban and rural settings •Supportive and diverse community with highly ranked public and private schools #P #LI-LF1
General Summary: Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties to care for patients in an ambulatory setting. Administrative duties include maintaining medical records, handling patient calls and completing forms. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering medications as directed by physician or advance practice providers. The Medical Assistant plays an integral role in the care team model. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school degree (or GED) required. Current Certification as Medical Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required by 3/1/2025. Previous experience as Medical Assistant preferred Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with the medical team Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact Ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly Knowledge of infection prevention & control standards and practices Flexible, organized and able to function under stressful situations Ability to understand, interpret and apply instructions, guidelines and procedures Culturally sensitive and able to work with ethnically diverse patient populations Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks Intermediate experience with computers and information systems Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures all relevant reports, tests results, labs and correspondence are available prior to the patient’s appointment. Escorts patients to exam room, interviews patients, measures vital signs and document all information in patient’s medical record. Reviews patient’s medical record to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit. Assists physician or advance practice providers during examination or procedure. Provides patient with information and instructions as authorized by physician or advanced practice provider. Keeps exam room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments and prepares them for sterilization and storage. Provides clerical support which may include completing forms/requisitions, answering phones, sending/receiving medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Cleans rooms between patient visits in accordance with infection prevention and control standards. Administers medications and immunizations under authorization and supervision of physicians and/or advance practice providers. Processes messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and advance practice providers. Processes messages and call backs to patients, medical offices and pharmacies. Processes medication refills according to protocols. Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperature, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluid charge etc.) Performs EKG’s and simple (CLIA waived testing) medical office laboratory and screening tests. Collects and processes blood samples and other non-blood specimens for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Participates in process improvement activities to enhance patient care and service.
General Summary: Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties to care for patients in an ambulatory setting. Administrative duties include maintaining medical records, handling patient calls and completing forms. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering medications as directed by physician or advance practice providers. The Medical Assistant plays an integral role in the care team model. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school degree (or GED) required. Current Certification as Medical Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required by 3/1/2025. Previous experience as Medical Assistant preferred Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with the medical team Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact Ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly Knowledge of infection prevention & control standards and practices Flexible, organized and able to function under stressful situations Ability to understand, interpret and apply instructions, guidelines and procedures Culturally sensitive and able to work with ethnically diverse patient populations Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks Intermediate experience with computers and information systems Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures all relevant reports, tests results, labs and correspondence are available prior to the patient’s appointment. Escorts patients to exam room, interviews patients, measures vital signs and document all information in patient’s medical record. Reviews patient’s medical record to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit. Assists physician or advance practice providers during examination or procedure. Provides patient with information and instructions as authorized by physician or advanced practice provider. Keeps exam room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments and prepares them for sterilization and storage. Provides clerical support which may include completing forms/requisitions, answering phones, sending/receiving medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Cleans rooms between patient visits in accordance with infection prevention and control standards. Administers medications and immunizations under authorization and supervision of physicians and/or advance practice providers. Processes messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and advance practice providers. Processes messages and call backs to patients, medical offices and pharmacies. Processes medication refills according to protocols. Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperature, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluid charge etc.) Performs EKG’s and simple (CLIA waived testing) medical office laboratory and screening tests. Collects and processes blood samples and other non-blood specimens for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Participates in process improvement activities to enhance patient care and service.
General Summary: Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties to care for patients in an ambulatory setting. Administrative duties include maintaining medical records, handling patient calls and completing forms. Clinical duties include measuring and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administering medications as directed by physician or advance practice providers. The Medical Assistant plays an integral role in the care team model. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High school degree (or GED) required. Current Certification as Medical Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required by 3/1/2025. Previous experience as Medical Assistant preferred Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with the medical team Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact Ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly Knowledge of infection prevention & control standards and practices Flexible, organized and able to function under stressful situations Ability to understand, interpret and apply instructions, guidelines and procedures Culturally sensitive and able to work with ethnically diverse patient populations Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks Intermediate experience with computers and information systems Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures all relevant reports, tests results, labs and correspondence are available prior to the patient’s appointment. Escorts patients to exam room, interviews patients, measures vital signs and document all information in patient’s medical record. Reviews patient’s medical record to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit. Assists physician or advance practice providers during examination or procedure. Provides patient with information and instructions as authorized by physician or advanced practice provider. Keeps exam room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintains instruments and prepares them for sterilization and storage. Provides clerical support which may include completing forms/requisitions, answering phones, sending/receiving medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Cleans rooms between patient visits in accordance with infection prevention and control standards. Administers medications and immunizations under authorization and supervision of physicians and/or advance practice providers. Processes messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and advance practice providers. Processes messages and call backs to patients, medical offices and pharmacies. Processes medication refills according to protocols. Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperature, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, sterilization fluid charge etc.) Performs EKG’s and simple (CLIA waived testing) medical office laboratory and screening tests. Collects and processes blood samples and other non-blood specimens for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Participates in process improvement activities to enhance patient care and service.
General Summary: The RN Staff Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment / instrumentation, and other health care team members. Assigns and directs the work of related staff. Requirements: Michigan Registered Professional Nurse licensure required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required. Previous experience in specialty preferred. Endoscopy RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 60 days of hire or placement in the unit. Level 4/Level 5 RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire or placement in the unit. Level 4/Level 5 RN: Competence in basic cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation required, will train. Level 6: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider preferred. ED: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider preferred. Must obtain PALS certification within six months of hire or placement in the unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within three (3) months after hire or transfer. Must maintain ACLS certification with re-certification every two (2) years. IR/NEURO IR RN: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider required. HPE Infusion/Cancer Center Infusion RN: Must obtain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate prior to administering chemotherapy. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ASSESSMENT—Assess the patient's condition and physical, psychological, cognitive, social, rehabilitative, and discharge needs. PLANNING—Develop a plan of care using nursing diagnoses and setting patient outcome goals. IMPLEMENTATION—Implement nursing plan of care and physician's orders. IMPLEMENTATION—Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. IMPLEMENTATION—Perform nursing procedures, assist physicians, and use equipment following established standards. EVALUATION—Evaluate the patient’s response to nursing interventions and physician ordered therapy / diagnostics. Update or modify plan of care to meet the current needs of the patient. PATIENT EDUCATION—Educate the patient and significant others based on the cognitive needs of each and defined by patient outcome goals. DOCUMENTATION—Document concise, accurate and timely information in the patient care record. PATIENT/FAMILY RIGHTS—Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient and significant others’ rights, including confidentiality. SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT—Follow established standards in provision for safety. LEGAL ISSUES—Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and department function and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. EMERGENCIES—Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. KNOWLEDGE BASE—Maintain a current knowledge base and use standards of care in professional practice. PROFESSIONALISM—Assume responsibility for own practice including appearance, attendance, punctuality and flexibility in scheduling. SELF EDUCATION—Pursue self-directed learning experiences, continuing education, and seek direction when necessary. STAFF DEVELOPMENT—Participate in and promote staff development activities and achievement of department goals. QUALITY ASSURANCE/STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT—Participate in peer review, quality assurance, standards development, and research activities. COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION—Use delegation skills and therapeutic use of self to coordinate and organize patient care delivery. COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION—Set priorities in work using effective time management and support personnel to complete assigned work. PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING—Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. COMMUNICATION—Use written and oral communication through designated channels to attain desired patient outcomes as well as department and hospital goals. STAFFING—Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures. ORIENTATION-Successful completion of unit-specific core competencies as defined in the orientation checklist. DELEGATION--Evaluates and identifies patient needs and assigns appropriate staff to address specific individual patient needs. Directs and reviews the work of support staff to assure nursing care plan is fully implemented and patient needs are addressed. Assumes supervisory duty for department employees in absence of Clinical Director and Clinical Coordinator per HR-45 policy. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
