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LocationBMH Bronson Methodist HospitalTitleAPP High Risk Breast Clinic/Oncology NP or PA-CBronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its high-performing cancer team at the Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.
Position Highlights:
- Candidate will provide comprehensive care to diagnose, treat and manage patients with breast disorders, including high-risk patients, patients with breast cancer, benign disease and family history
- Visits may include but not limited to minor procedures, managing of new breast issues, follow ups for patients with breast cancer, coordinating of tests, other high risk breast issues, consultations and more
- Collaborative relationship with patients and the NEW high risk breast clinic, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology/Hematology teams, Breast Surgeons and other internal/external clinicians and support staff
- Candidate will work alongside six physicians, six APP’s and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care
- Hospital-employed outpatient position working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.
- No Call required currently
- APP will be willing to participate in risk assessment and genetic counseling coursework if needed
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
- 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: Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work. The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy exploring local breweries, attending live performances, or spending time outdoors, Kalamazoo has something for everyone.
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Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at [email protected]
Performs comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets and correlates subjective and objective patient data, formulating a diagnosis. Under the direction of the physician, reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice. Performs above activities in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program
Licensure as Physician Assistant and state DEA license to prescribe medications
Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s) should also be in place
Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges
• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job
• Regularly communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique)
• Communicates with internal customers such as, physicians, multi-disciplinary team, finance, management and external customers such as, patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.
• Concurrent Clinical Management
• Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate implementation of patients’ progress towards outcomes, which includes discharge or transfer of care. Acts as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary team. This is accomplished by:
o Assertive coordination among the multi-disciplinary team
o Identifying common patient complications and utilizes appropriate preventative measures.
o Assisting in the development and integration of quality measures/evidence into clinical practice.
Utilization Review:
• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient to determine if the patient requires a higher intensity of service and requires transfer to a hospital setting. This is accomplished by:
o Applying knowledge of regulatory and third party payor criteria.
o Utilization Management
o Facilitating timely discharges/transfers to the appropriate level of care.
Clinical Management
• Evaluate and appropriately manage patients.
• Evaluate lab, EKG, imaging studies
• Complete appropriate documentation necessary to support:
• Billing
• Medical care
• Orders
• Progress Notes
• Be available for any nursing questions or to evaluated status changes for patients
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Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Skills Required
- Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the state of Michigan
- Licensure as Physician Assistant and state DEA license to prescribe medications (or equivalent prescriptive authority for NP)
- Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s) in place
- Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges
- Ability to perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations; interpret labs, EKGs, and imaging; formulate diagnoses and treatment plans
- Ability to perform minor procedures and manage new breast issues, follow-ups, and high-risk breast care
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and act as a clinical resource (nurse navigation, social work, nutrition, palliative care)
- Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written, SBAR technique)
- Commitment to providing compassionate, quality patient-centered care
- Willingness to participate in risk assessment and genetic counseling coursework if needed
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Bronson Healthcare is a leading health system in southwest Michigan that provides a comprehensive range of medical services, including hospitals, primary care, and specialized care.
