Advanced Practice Professional; Nurse Practitioner Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

6 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

How to Apply:

Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. PAs are directed to apply to job # 271047 and NPs to job # 271046.

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this role.

Mission Statement:
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 – $200,734 per year.

• 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
• $2200 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

• Assist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons with peri‑operative care of surgical patients on the inpatient unit (4B) and as a first or second assistant in the operating room.
• Provide peri‑operative care for patients in the outpatient clinic.
• Collaborate with attendings, fellows, residents, nurses, PAs, NPs, and ancillary staff.
• Ensure high‑quality inpatient and outpatient care for all oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.
• Provide education and orientation for pre‑operative patients.
• Supervise postoperative patients in a clinic setting.
• Manage patients’ co‑morbidities effectively.
• Act as the first contact for triaging inpatient consults and facilitate hospital‑to‑hospital transfers.
• Provide peri‑operative virtual surgical planning services and custom implants.
• Support the team by participating in daily resident‑led rounds and multidisciplinary discharge rounds.
• Facilitate safe discharge and transition of care for patients.
• Communicate with patients’ primary care physicians regarding follow‑up medical plans.
• Participate in pre‑operative care conferences and minor/major surgical procedures as first or second assistant.
• Provide patient and family/caregiver education and document care in detailed records.
• Communicate daily with nurse coordinators for smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient care.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Michigan
• Current specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Michigan
• Certification as an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• Michigan Controlled Substance License
• ACLS certification (BLS also required unless completed through UMHS Simulation Center)
• Current DEA registration

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC‑PA (or predecessor)
• Certification by NCCPA
• License to practice as a Physician Assistant in Michigan
• ACLS certification (BLS also required unless completed through UMHS Simulation Center)
• Current DEA registration
• Michigan Controlled Substance License

• Minimum 2 years full‑time experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
• At least 1 year experience with inpatient head and neck surgical patients
• Participation in Quality Improvement projects or research
• Experience presenting to groups
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while prioritizing teamwork
• Ability to coordinate clinical care and advocate for patients assertively
• High level of critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in managing patients’ co‑morbidities
• Clinical leadership experience with complex projects
• Motivation to learn and engage in patient‑care enhancing activities
• Proficiency in providing patient education
• Professional appearance and outstanding customer‑service skills

40 hours per week – Day Shift, Monday‑Friday. Flexible schedule required for inpatient rounding and OR coverage.

Inpatient Adult Hospital and Operating Room, potential for clinic in Med Inn.