Job Opportunity Job ID: 50935 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the provision of clinical care and patient education for High Risk Cancer Clinic under the clinical guidance and supervision of the physician. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works independently in performing daily responsibilities as appropriate under their license and within their scope of practice.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Under the direct supervision of the physician, deliver professional services to High-Risk and Cancer Survivor patients within limits of knowledge, experience, and scope of practice under the licensure of the profession.
• Develop and implement high-risk cancer assessment and management protocols, aligned with national standards
• Diagnose and treat patients, which may include obtaining a history and performing a physical examination, conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, ordering appropriate laboratory or radiologic studies, and prescribing treatment as indicated.
• Provide education to patients, families, and colleagues appropriate to role
• Collaborate with the health care team, including the patient and family, by providing high-quality, evidenced-based care appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Oncology outreach: when assigned, provides professional services at outreach locations as needed
• Supports and participates in research activities, quality of care initiatives, and educational programs as assigned; initiates and pursues self-development activities related to the service; promotes understanding of research findings for staff, students, and peers
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow’s Behavioral Standards of Performance (ICARE)
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality through consistent adherence to HIPPA Security and Privacy procedures and protocols
  
  

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our associates, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
  
  

Work Experience

• None.
  
  

Education

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current BCLS
• Current State of Michigan APP Certification (NP or PA)
• Successful completion of hospital accreditation
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other caregivers
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/ social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.
  
  

Position Is Hospital-employed And Offers

• Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
• Malpractice insurance occurence
  
  

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

Job Family Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers Requirements:

Shift Days

Degree Type / Education Level Master's

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level Under 4 Years