Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (full-time) – Henry Ford Health Jackson

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - ENDO

Location: Jackson, MI

Department: Endocrinology

Inpatient/Outpatient: 10% inpatient, 90% outpatient.

Case Load: 90% adult, 10% pediatrics.

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Endocrinology to join our dynamic team. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive care to patients with a variety of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid conditions, and hormonal imbalances. The role includes patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and ongoing management of endocrine conditions. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical foundation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Average number of patients seen per day in the clinic, 18. Number of new patients daily, 0.

Schedule - Monday - Friday in clinic with occasional inpatient weekend coverage.

Weekend requirement - Occasional (weekend hours are typically 630-230p)

Call requirement - No.

OR Time - No.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialty/Invasive Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Specialty/Invasive NP will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. Works in one of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department.

Qualifications:

· NP - Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

· PA - Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

· NP - Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan

· PA - Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure and Certification

· Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)

· National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

· DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.

· DEA - NPs do not have controlled substance licenses, only PAs. When NPs apply, they will enter MI license number instead of controlled substance license since they won't have a CSL.

Skills

· Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

· Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.

Conditions of Employment

· Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.

· Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Allegiance Endocrinology
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable