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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Cardiology

Beacon Health System
locationKalamazoo, MI, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/19/2026
Full Time

Why Beacon

At Beacon, you'll join a health system committed to innovation, professional growth, and a culture of compassion. Our six-point operating system, referred to as "The Beacon Way" guides how we work and how we care:

  • Leverage innovation
  • Cultivate human talent
  • Embrace performance improvement
  • Build greatness through accountability
  • Use information to advance care
  • Communicate clearly and continuously

Position Summary

Join a highly engaged, mission-driven team providing comprehensive care in a dedicated Clinic or Hospital setting. You will work closely with committed physicians who prioritize mentorship, professional development, and team-based learning. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with staff members to support seamless patient care. You will make a meaningful impact serving as a trusted partner to patients and families navigating health care needs.

Coordinates and delivers primary care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician by:

  • Working within their approved scope of practice.
  • Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
  • Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
  • Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings. Collaborating with physicians in managing the medical needs of patients.
  • Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
  • Educating and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  • Support patient access and care coordination through triage, follow-up, and management of urgent situations

Provides clinical and administrative assistance to BMG programs, e.g., education, follow-up, and the like by:

  • Participating in health education.
  • Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing statistical reports as needed.
  • Participating in interdisciplinary care conferences and assisting with referrals and dissemination of information to appropriate vendors.
  • Assisting in the development and coordination of ongoing education and follow-up programs designed to measure client outcomes.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

  • Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
  • Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
  • Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
  • Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
  • Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
  • Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patients and self.
  • Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
  • Complies with established organization and department policies.
  • Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education/ Licensure / Certification

Required Credential(s):

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current, valid state licensure and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
  • BLS obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date if required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications if required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Requires a thorough knowledge of practice standards and policies and procedures of BMG and the appropriate professional organization.
  • Requires a high level of analytical skills necessary to assess the patient and participate in follow-up care planning.
  • Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patient(s), family of patient(s), physicians, other professionals and paraprofessionals.
  • Demonstrates high level of communication skills, both oral and written, necessary for effective communication with patient/family, physicians, and referral sources.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Works in a clinic environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and exposure to biohazards.
  • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mission, Values, and Service Goals

  • Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
  • Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
  • Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Fields of study

  • Cardiology