Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner  (Full Time)
Department: Clinical

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner will be involved in a variety of patient care activities, conducted under the supervision of designated attending faculty, and in close collaboration with the residents of various residency programs (as applicable).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patients condition.
• Discusses case as needed with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment
• Refers patients to appropriate consultants or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Exhibits organizational communication and leadership skills, accountability, judgment and decision making.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet and exercise, emotional health, and health maintenance.
• Serves as a member of selected committees, as directed by the Program Director/

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner educational program.
• National certification from American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Existing unrestricted license to practice in Michigan, or able to be licensed in Michigan.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification, or planned attainment of same
• Excellent practice history, ability to be insured for liability purposes.
• Valid CPR certification is required. Accepted certifications include American Red Cross: BLS for Healthcare Professionals or American Heart Association BLS. Certificates must remain current.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records and computers
• 1-year experience in Rheumatology

Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and CMU Health – an academic medical institution in Saginaw, MI is striving to improve access to quality health care with an emphasis on serving medically underserved populations.

CMU Health’s nine clinics are located in the Great Lakes Bay Region – admired for its livable communities and great quality of life.

Our distinguished physicians and faculty also lead community health initiatives, address critical health care issues, and advance research as the Great Lakes Bay Region’s leader in academic medicine.

Why choose CMU?

• Opportunity to teach, treat and lead positive change throughout the region
• A growing medical school, GME, and clinical programs.
• Time allocations for research and publishing
• Clinic located in a heath care hub, featuring ambulatory and hospital settings
• Medium-sized city within a friendly community
• Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to large cities and international airport
• Vibrant local attractions and outdoor activities
• Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and success of program