How to Apply
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 # 273822 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 273823
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Job Summary
The Division of Nephrology is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Outpatient Nephrology Clinic in Ann Arbor. The Nephrology Clinic at the Taubman Center provides high-quality care for people with kidney disease. With our patient-first approach, we personalize care plans for their needs and comfort. You will help provide patients with access to advanced treatments and research.
Mission Statement
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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: $130,630 - $200,734 / 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
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Work under the supervision of the medical director and attending nephrologists to provide patient care in the outpatient nephrology clinic.
- Perform and document a detailed patient history and perform focused physical examinations.
- Work collaboratively with interprofessional teams to coordinate Plans of Care.
- Order appropriate tests & procedures, and/or making appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate care with other medical providers both inside and outside of Michigan Medicine.
- Monitor labs and assist in the development of patient-specific, facility-based disease management protocols.
- Advise patients of lab results and provide patient education.
- Participate in program QA/CQI efforts.
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Medicine Pulmonary Service Chief.
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.
Required Qualifications*
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working in Nephrology in either an inpatient or outpatient setting as an APP.
- Must have experience working with patients who have Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
- Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
- 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 required
- Current AHA Approved BLS certification
Physician Assistant (PA)
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working in Nephrology in either an inpatient or outpatient setting as an APP.
- Must have experience working with patients who have Chronic Kidney Disease.
- 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
- Current AHA approved BLS certification
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: 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.
Desired Qualifications*
- 2 years of Experience as an APP working in a Nephrology practice.
- Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examinations; order appropriate diagnostic studies, synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; and be responsive to patient and family preferences.
- Demonstrated excellent teaching abilities.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
- Ability to function independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated communication and customer service excellence with patients, family, staff and physicians.
- The provider must demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diversity.
- Experience as participant in continuous quality improvement.
- Computer skills including but not limited to electronic medical record documentation and electronic order entry.
- EPIC/MiChart experience a plus.
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 40
Day Shift: Monday-Friday with the potential for weekend coverage.
Location: Ann Arbor
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.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.