How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) temporary job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 242350 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 242351
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*
The NP/PA will have responsibility for University Hospital / CVC neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.
Responsibilities will include:
- Rounding with the neurosurgery team on all neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.
- Assisting with discharges/progress notes and order maintenance for the neurosurgical patient population.
- Responding to calls from nursing staff when questions arise or when clinical changes are observed in a patient.
The NP/PA will communicate with the primary teams throughout the day as needed to share clinical condition changes, new laboratory results, consultant recommendation etc. on the neurosurgical and neurology patients. After appropriate training the NP/PA:
- Will be able to perform interpretation of routine neurologic studies.
- Assist with data collection and management in the clinical research on the unit under the direction of the physician.
Additional responsibilities:
- Maintain ACLS certification and competency.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations and engage in clinical research as able.
- Possibility of on-call responsibilities
- Applicant must be willing to be flexible to work openings as they arise in the inpatient advanced practice provider neurosurgery schedule.
Nursing Specific Info
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
Required Qualifications*
NP:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
- Five (5) years, or more, of experience working with neurology patients
PA:
- 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.
- Five (5) years, or more, of experience working with neurology patients
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*
- One (1) year, or more, of recent clinical experience working in Neuro ICU.
- 1 or more years NP/PA experience with neuro patient population.
- Demonstrated experience with procedures, such as central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar puncture, etc. will be completed by the NP/PA Initially with the intensivist until the NP/PA has been approved to perform the procedure without supervision
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating care and managing complex and multifaceted patients.
- DEA License required, or ability to obtain a DEA license within 30 days of start date required.
- ACLS certified with-in 6 months of hire
Work Schedule
Shift/Hours: To be determined based on staffing needs
Night/Day Rotating Shift Position with variable schedule.
Applicant must be willing to be flexible to work opening s as they arise in the inpatient advanced practice provider neurosurgery schedule.
Additional Information
This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary NP position with the Neurosurgery team.
* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.
These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.
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.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.