• Nurse Practitioner

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Position Summary

    The Department of Family Medicine seeks a gerontology nurse practitioner to care for patients in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in the Lansing community. We are a collegial group of geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners who deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to older adults at multiple skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. We are the Geriatrics Division of MSU HealthCare, a division of the Department of Family Medicine, and practice within the multispecialty group practice of Michigan State University. Nurse practitioners in our practice work closely with geriatricians in a team-based care model, delivering continuity care, acute care, preventive care, and hospital discharge management. We work closely with skilled nursing facility staff. As an academic practice, we welcome residents and students in all patient care settings.

    Minimum Requirements

    Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work such as a Masters in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area or a Master's Degree in Nursing; and/or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with Gerontology certification; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in direct nursing care in a specialized area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Required Application Materials

     

    CV, Cover letter

     

    Work Hours

    STANDARD 8-5

    Description of End Date

     

    This is an off-dated position funded from date of hire until 12/31/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

    Website

    HTTP://CHMFAMILYMEDICINE.MSU.EDU/

     

    Summary of Health Risks

     

    As a health care provider, this position includes risk to exposure to bodily materials and infectious diseases.