Advanced Practice Professional; NP Pediatric Neurosurgery Ambulatory Care

Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Neurosurgery Ambulatory Care

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• Evaluate and treat neurosurgery patients independently, with faculty available for guidance, and assist neurosurgeons in diagnosing and treating pediatric patients.
• Provide preoperative teaching and preoperative and postoperative care in the outpatient setting.
• Obtain detailed history; perform physical examinations and present pertinent information/data to the medical staff.
• Perform detailed neurologic examination.
• Formulate treatment plans and order appropriate radiographic, laboratory, and/or diagnostic studies.
• Collect and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, including radiographic procedures and clinical studies.
• Place referrals to various internal and external services/facilities.
• Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
• See new, return, and postoperative patients and manage routine and moderately complex conditions.
• Support protocol-driven follow-up.
• Evaluate and initiate care for time-sensitive but non-operative conditions, and see urgent referrals.
• Provide routine neurosurgical services effectively and efficiently.
• Provide consult services for inpatient and emergency room patients.
• Provide independent and collaborative outpatient evaluation and management within designated specialty clinics.
• Manage electronic health record messages, patient calls, result review, documentation, and care coordination tasks.
• Provide clinical leadership in practice, staff development, and research.
• Participate in student, trainee, and staff education.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA or predecessor).
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License.
• Current DEA registration.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); can be waived if PALS completed through UMHS Simulation Center.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Two years of experience working in pediatric neurosurgery as an Advanced Practice Professional.

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); can be waived if PALS completed through UMHS Simulation Center.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Two years of experience working in pediatric neurosurgery as an Advanced Practice Professional.

• Four or more years of pediatric or neurosurgery APP experience.
• Experience with pediatric patient care.
• Experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative neurosurgical patients.
• Excellent patient service, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and care for preoperative and postoperative pediatric neurosurgical patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while working with parents or caregivers during new neurosurgical diagnoses or stressful situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team on the Neurosurgical Service and with other Neurosurgical advanced practice providers.

• 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 (at supervisor discretion/budget).
• Wellness Plans.
• Work/Life Resources.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For questions regarding this posting or to apply, please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at  or email ch.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities, please visit www.

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