Advanced Practice Professional NP Pediatric Cardiology Interstage Program

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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 # 278400 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 278401

A total of one (1), 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 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*

This position will have outpatient and consultative responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participates in the care of outpatients in the congenital heart center. Specifically, general cardiology clinic and focused clinics for infants in the interstage period. Once trained, the interstage visits will be directed or independent visits.

Participates in both in person and virtual visits.

Participates in program development, protocol review and development, and quality improvement with opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Consistent with the collaborative practice agreement, diagnose and treat patients in a medical and post-surgical care setting. Exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. This will include managing patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. Performs admission H&P's, consults, new patient visits, return visits and subsequent care days.

Performs health assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and appropriate interventions or referrals.

Documents patient care, progress towards goals and maintains complete and detailed patient records. Provides health education. Develops and implements patient education programs. Presents workshops, lectures and in-service programs for care team members as well as patients and families.

A small portion of effort will be spent providing cross coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers (responsibilities TBD).

Required Qualifications*

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners will be considered based on relevant experience by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.

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
• PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills

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*

• APP experience in caring for congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiology or pediatric cardiac surgery patients in an outpatient setting. Stronger preference for those with experience caring for interstage patients in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination, order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans that are responsive to patient and family needs and preferences in a pediatric acute or critical care setting and in a clinic setting.
• Prior experience in quality improvement and research in this population
• Demonstrated skill with patient education in post surgical management for pediatric cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated skill with and knowledge of the principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills

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
• $2200 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.

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.

Nursing Specific Info

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

Hours per week: 40

Days/ Hours/ Shift: Day shift

Location: Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan 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 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 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.