How to Apply
Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The confidential review of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position(s) is/are filled.
In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]
*Cover letter
*Current curriculum vita
*Evidence of didactic and clinical teaching experience (teaching statement)
*Three (3) letters of professional recommendation
*Copy of your nursing diploma
*Copy of your nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position
*Any certifications
For further information regarding this position please contact Jessica at [email protected].
Responsibilities*
The School of Nursing (UMSN), Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences is recruiting nursing professionals with clinical experience as Acute Care/Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Practitioners to teach one section in N554 - Advanced Practice Specialty Procedures and Skills for Primary Care. This course will be run as a skills blitz on the following dates/times: May 29th (1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.), June 12th (10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), July 17th (1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.), July 31st (1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.), August 7th (1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) and August 14th (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) and additional course times TBD.
N554 - Advanced Practice Specialty Procedures and Skills for Primary Care:
This course introduces the Nurse Practitioner student to the principles of advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities commonly utilized in the Advanced Practice Nursing role. It will highlight an understanding of the rationale for choosing specific diagnostic and treatment practices in the patient care setting, instruction on performing selected diagnostic and treatment procedures, and analysis and interpretation of findings based on these interventions. This includes an understanding of how social and structural determinants of health, patient cultural beliefs, and bias in the patient-provider interaction may influence equitable access to or wishes for diagnostic and treatment interventions. Additionally, we will explore variation in the evidence to support specific testing and interventions for a diversity of populations and evidence-based practice for a person-centered approach to care. Content will include analysis of relevant laboratory data, interpretation of radiographs and EKGs. The student will have faculty supervised instruction and hands-on practice of selected and procedures that is specific to the patient population and practice sites related to the area of certification. Procedures such as wound repair, orthopedic splinting and casting, intubation, lumbar puncture, relevant to the specialty patient population will be offered.
NOTE: This appointment is for Spring/Summer 2025 only.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in nursing degree required.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have both didactic and clinical teaching experience and content expertise in acute care/ED nursing.
- A nursing license in the State of Michigan is required for this position (current licensure or willingness to obtain licensure).
- A specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with clinical experience in the acute care setting is required for this position.
- Prior to start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s).
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The University of Michigan is a world-class research-intensive, enriched and highly collaborative institution. The UMSN offers a full range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the country. Please visit our website at http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.