Job Summary
In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Medical Director, Supervising Physician and Practice Manager/Director, provides primary and/or urgent health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion. Serve as a leader, educator, and researcher for patients, their families, and the community.
Essential Functions
- Provide comprehensive primary and/or urgent care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and/or other regulatory agency including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications; plan and coordinate patient care; periodically reviewing the clinic's patient records with the collaborating physician if applicable.
- Perform complete screening and routine examinations as well as assessments, devising plan of care in order to determine a baseline, reflect the nature of the patient visit, diagnose and promote good health. Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory test; notifies patients of results as needed.
- Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone or other technology in order to prescribe treatment or refer to appropriate resources.
- Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home, promotes health through continued follow-up care.
- Arrange for or refer patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
- Participate in the development, execution and annual review of the written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes as appropriate. Perform other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice.
- Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.
- Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity.
Qualifications
- Required Master's Degree MSN-Nurse Practitioner
- Preferred Doctorate
- 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as nurse practitioner 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
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred
- CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department Name Rural Health Clinic - Niles
Employment Type Part time
Shift Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04
Hours of Work 7a-7p
Days Worked M-Saturday
Weekend Frequency Variable weekends
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Aug 08, 2025