Advanced Practice Professional; NP Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Advanced Practice Professional (APP)

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 275269 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 275270. A total of three (3), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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.

In collaboration with cardiac surgery acute care team, manages acute and critically ill pre and post-surgical infants and children with congenital/acquired heart disease.

• Perform detailed history and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, radiographs, and clinical studies.
• Order/prescribe and titrate medications.
• Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures.
• Maintain continuity of care
• Collaborate with providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care.
• Document patient status, evaluation, and treatment plan
• Facilitate patient transfer across levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.
• Provide education for patients, families, staff.
• Participation in quality assurance activities.

Note:

This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed. Includes weekends and holidays.

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Acute care certification; primary care considered with appropriate experience
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from accredited organization
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

Physician Assistant

• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

NOTE:

* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• 2 years practicing as an Advanced Practice Provider in pediatric acute care; preference in cardiac care
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others
• Involvement in profession development and quality improvement
• Experience prioritizing busy work environment

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $138,489 - $213,657 /year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• 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…