APP - Nurse Practitioner - Hospice - Corewell Health South - St Joseph, MI

Corewell Health South is seeking a compassionate, patient centered Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team of providers to care for hospice patients in our community. If you have a passion for helping patients and families manage complex, multi-dimensional challenges in a variety of settings, this may be the opportunity for you.

At Corewell Health Hospice, when considering end-of- life care, we focus on making every day count and embrace the best quality of life possible. Our team is there to help manage pain, provide comfort, and offer support.

Essential Functions

Responsible for managing patients and coordinating the services provided by multiple disciplines within and outside the health system. Maintains a collaborative practice agreement with specific physician(s). Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of selected protocols / procedures. Provides educational support for patients / significant others, health team members and the community and coordinates QA / QI studies to measure outcomes of care.

Functions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders / prescriptions for standard formulary medications, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating the scheduling of admissions, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Obtains histories and performs physical exams.

Assesses the patient’s / significant other’s, health care team’s, school’s and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies / educational programs related to area of specialty.

Ensures that operations are in compliance with professional standards, applicable laws, accreditation, compliance / regulatory requirements and that organizational goals are being followed. Practices in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code.

Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs

Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Spectrum Health. Acts as a consult in area of expertise.

Performs and assists with designated procedures.

Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.

Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service / program. Measures the outcomes of care and evaluate services across the continuum of inpatient to outpatient services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method to research clinical problems.

Qualifications

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner. Required

3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience Required

Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Required

Experience as a Nurse Practictioner Preferred

LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required

LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Preferred

Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, is a teaching hospital offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students and are a regional campus of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD, School of Medicine, Central Michigan University College of Medicine and we are an affiliate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org

Recruitment & Benefits Package

Competitive market-based compensation

Health / dental / vision / disability / life insurance / retirement benefits

CME allowance

Relocation assistance provided in accordance with policy

Interview expenses covered

In addition to being a lakeshore community, southwest Michigan is home to Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Headquarters and Andrews University – one of the most diverse college campuses in the United States. Cost of living is affordable. Outdoor activities are many. Great schools are plenty. Access to the big city is easy – only 90 miles from Chicago, and quality of life is better.

You'll also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more here .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Hospice & Palliative Care Royalton - 4025 Health Park Lane - St Joseph

Department Name

Provider Services - Hospice South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.