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 # 284554 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 284555
A total of one (1), 0.8 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening
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.
Responsibilities*
- Provide inpatient care to pediatric and young adult patients admitted on Pediatric Gastroenterology, including liver transplant patients. This is a high acuity inpatient population with complex medical needs
- Direct patient care and management would include performing histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, attend team-based rounds, processing discharges, documenting, and developing a plan of care both independently and in coordination with Pediatric Gastroenterology team members.
- Interact with other subspecialties and consult services to optimize patient care
- Stabilizing and transferring patient to Pediatric ICU, if indicated
- Patient and family counseling, education, and support as necessary.
- Collaboration with and place referrals to consulting services in multidisciplinary care
- Respond to calls from patients/families and care teams.
- Contribute to the development and modification of department specific quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in professional development; attend continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature.
- Triage calls from non-admitted patients or outside hospitals/emergency departments.
Required Qualifications*
NP:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification to practice as an Acute Care Pediatric 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
- AHA approved BLS and PALS
- Five years of clinical experience in pediatrics.
PA
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA approved BLS and PALS
- Five years of clinical experience in pediatrics.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients.
- One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
- Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.
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 worlds 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: $135,855 - $208,763 / 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 (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Progam
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Nursing Specific Info
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
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.
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 32 hours/week
Shift/Hours/Days: Variable; Rotating days/nights ; Monday ? Sunday, including holidays.
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, 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 Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.
U-M EEO Statement
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.