APP University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing-OB Triage
Sparrow Health System | Lansing, MI, US, 48912Posted 10 minutes ago
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Job ID:43764
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: APPDescription:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:
APP coverage/interaction to improve patient care and throughput in OB Triage. The APP promotes safety and quality in clinical care, contributes to research and teaching, and provides leadership in the organization. Provides care in both OB triage area as well as L&D.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- The APP performs: The APP is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and new-born patients.
- Physical exams
- Collects and documents data
- Only CNM manages labor and spontaneous delivery
- Conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations
- Prescribes appropriate interventions and medications
- Assess the physical condition of patients through performance of physical examination and obtaining a medical history.
- Formulate a medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
- Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within the scope of validated competence.
- Only CNM performs spontaneous vaginal deliveries and consult with a physician when complications occur.
- Anticipates and recognizes deviations from normal infant deliveries and institutes procedures designed to safeguard the well-being of mothers and babies, such as resuscitation of newborns, treatment of hemorrhage and shock, fetal distress, prolapsed cord, and other life threatening conditions.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs..
- Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
- Counsels patients, families, and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
- Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency care.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Designs and participates in research that is relevant to health care needs of patients, their families, and the community.
- Will work closely with OB/GYN physicians, residents and fellows.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated, per diem Certified Nurse Midwife/NP/PA to join their Women's and Children Services in the Greater Lansing area. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow delivers quality care in a diverse and family friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.
- Variable Shift work
- Minimum 4 shifts per month required
- No Call
- Triage and laborist roles
- Residency and student education
- Minimum 3 years full scope, high risk experience required
- Committee work/Research available
- Approximately 3900 births per year
- EPIC EMR
- Top performer in quality initiatives
- Position is hospital-employed and offers:
Come work with a highly collaborative team of providers and staff, where your input is not only valued but sought! We have a high-volume, high-risk OB unit, including a distinct triage unit. You will be able to practice independently while always having the support of the entire team
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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