Nurse Practitioner; NP Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Nephrology Services

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Nephrology Services

Apply to the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Nephrology Services role at Michigan Medicine
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Mission Statement:
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development.

These are Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job openings. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. NPs are directed to apply to Job ; PAs to Job . A total of six (6), 0.9 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired.

• Provide inpatient care to pediatric and young adult patients admitted on Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatric Nephrology services, including liver and kidney transplant patients and patients on dialysis.
• High acuity inpatient population with complex medical needs.
• Direct patient care and management: perform histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, attend team‑based rounds, process discharges, document, and develop a plan of care independently and in coordination with team members.
• Interact with other subspecialties and consult services to optimize patient care.
• Stabilize and transfer patient to Pediatric ICU if indicated.
• Patient and family counseling, education, and support as necessary.
• Collaborate with and place referrals to consulting services in multidisciplinary care.
• Respond to calls from patients/families and care teams.
• Contribute to the development and modification of department‑specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development; attend continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature.
• Triage calls from non‑admitted patients or outside hospitals/emergency departments.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner‑Acute Care. Also will consider Pediatric Nurse Practitioner‑Primary Care (with 2 years of Pediatric GI and/or Pediatric Nephrology RN/NP experience) or Family Nurse Practitioner (with 2 years of Pediatric GI and/or Nephrology RN/NP experience).
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• DEA license.
• AHA approved BLS and PALS.
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC‑PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA license.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License.
• AHA approved BLS and PALS.
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

• Acute Care PNP certification or enrollment and completion of Pediatric AC PNP program within 3 years of hire.
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients.
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric nephrology patients.
• One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.

• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients.
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric nephrology patients.
• One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching.
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability Plan.
• Generous Time Off Allowances.
• $2,200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above).
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Wellness Plans.
• Work/Life Resources.

Hours/Week: 36 hours/week. Shift/Hours/Days:
Variable; rotating days/nights (primarily nights), Monday – Sunday including holidays.

Location:

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

Contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936‑5183 or e‑mail nursepp
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U‑M is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.