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.

• As a member of the team, the APP will be expected to evaluate and treat neurosurgery patients independently with faculty available for guidance, as well as assist neurosurgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. 
• Preoperative teaching, preoperative and postoperative care in the outpatient setting. 
• Obtain detailed history; perform physical examinations and present pertinent information/data to the medical staff. 
• Perform detailed neurologic examination. 
• Formulate treatment plan, order appropriate radiographic, labs, and/or diagnostic studies. 
• Collect and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests: radiographic procedures, and clinical studies. 
• Place referrals to various internal and external services/facilities. 
• Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources. 
• See new, return, and postoperative patients and manage routine and moderately complex conditions
• Support protocol driven follow up
• Evaluate and initiate care for time sensitive but non-operative conditions, and see urgent referrals
• Provide routine neurosurgical services effectively and efficiently. 
• Provide consult services for inpatient, and emergency room patients when 
• Provide independent and collaborative outpatient evaluation and management within designated specialty clinics
• Manage electronic health record messages, patient calls, result review, documentation, and care coordination tasks
• Provide clinical leadership in practice, staff development, and research. 
• Participate in student, trainee, and staff education. 
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. 
• Provide clinical leadership in practice, staff development, and research. 
   

• Four (4) or more years of pediatric or neurosurgery APP experience 
• Experience with pediatric patient care. 
• Experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative neurosurgical patients 
• Excellent patient service, written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to evaluate and care for preoperative and postoperative pediatric neurosurgical patients. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills while working with parents/caregivers with new neurosurgical diagnosis/stressful situations. 
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team on the Neurosurgical Service and with other Neurosurgical advanced practice providers. 
   

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 Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

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.

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

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.

Hours: 40 per week. 
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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.

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.

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 nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.

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.

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.