Job Summary Corewell Health West has a unique opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to pilot a pediatric focused APP clinical role in Urgent Care. This is a pilot position that combines clinical expertise with leadership development in establishing pediatric guidelines within urgent care. Clinical expectations 3 days/week 8a-8p, majority Monday and Friday, every third weekend, one holiday annually. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this role will partner with UC leadership to develop clinical standards, recommendations, and education in partnership with primary health and HDVCH. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of pediatric experience, preferably in primary care. Strong recommendation for PNP or FNP; will consider PA with pediatric focus background/experience. Qualifications: PA/NP programs; preferred pediatric focused. 3+ years pediatric primary care experience preferred. Location: Rockford primary; South Pavilion secondary POC testing to include: + Influenza + Covid + Strep + Mono + UA / urine pregnancy + Blood glucose + Procedures: + Suturing, laceration repair, uncomplicated wound closure + I&D + Digital block + Stabilization of fractures and uncomplicated dislocations + Cerumen removal + Epistaxis management + Removal of non-penetrating foreign body of eye, nose, ear + Nail trephination + Treatment of burns, superficial or partial thickness + Bladder catheterization Under physician supervision, provides medical care to patients of varying type and acuity. Essential Functions + Functions in the role of physician assistant to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions medications, durable medical equipment, physical therapy, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure appropriate continuity of care and coordination of services. + Obtains histories and performs physical exams. + Assesses the patients/significant other, health care team, school and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty. + 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. + Maintains current knowledge and skills in areas pertinent to the delivery of urgent care medicine. + Able to perform all waived laboratory tests provided on premises in urgent care environment. Performs and assists with designated procedures. + Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate in a timely manner. Completes all necessary documentation to provide accurate and efficient billing for services. + Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program. Qualifications : Nurse Practitioner: + Required Master's Degree Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission + 3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience + Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role as a Nurse Practitioner + LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - State of Michigan + CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) + CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) + CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) Physician Assistant: + Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program + LIC-Physician Assistant - State of Michigan + CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants + CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) + CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS ) + CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Corewell Health: 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.   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.   Primary Location SITE - ICC Rockford - 8501 Meadow Creek - Rockford Department Name Urgent Care - Rockford Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 40 Days Worked Sun/Sat Weekend Frequency Every third weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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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.