Advanced Practice Professional NP Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

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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 275269.
• 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.

Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patient 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

• In collaboration with the 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, and staff.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.

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

Required Qualifications

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 an 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 the 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 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 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 in a busy work environment.

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: $138,489 - $213,657/year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 21% Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2,200 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
• 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.
• 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

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

• Appointment: 40 Hours
• Shift: This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed. Includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service.

Location Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, and possible Acute Care.

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 UMHS, please visit www.UMnursing.org.

Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.