Bronson Healthcare
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C
Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C page is loaded APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C Apply locations Bronson Methodist Hospital time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JOB42758
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location
BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
Title
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C
Description Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking to employ an inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant part-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) 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 ofthe public high schoolsofKalamazoo can take advantage of theKalamazoo Promise—a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at Michigan 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 Bronson’s Culture Statement: 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. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities. For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com. Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.org 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 Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
28
Cost Center
2620 Advanced Illness Management (BMH)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer 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. Similar Jobs (5)
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C - Kalamazoo, MI locations Bronson Methodist Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago APP Burn and Wound, On-Call PA-C or NP locations 4 Locations time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago APP Burn and Wound, On-Call PA-C or NP locations 4 Locations time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of more than 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.
Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time.
By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to
Bronson Healthcare being
ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location
BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital
Title
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C
Description Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking to employ an inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant part-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) 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 ofthe public high schoolsofKalamazoo can take advantage of theKalamazoo Promise—a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at Michigan 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 Bronson’s Culture Statement: 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. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities. For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com. Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.org 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 Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
28
Cost Center
2620 Advanced Illness Management (BMH)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer 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. Similar Jobs (5)
APP Advanced Illness Management - Palliative Care NP or PA-C - Kalamazoo, MI locations Bronson Methodist Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago APP Burn and Wound, On-Call PA-C or NP locations 4 Locations time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago APP Burn and Wound, On-Call PA-C or NP locations 4 Locations time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of more than 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.
Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time.
By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to
Bronson Healthcare being
ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
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