Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology

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