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Job Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the inpatient service with work focused in the newly-opened D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. The APP will manage inpatient care for adult patients covering a range of complex quaternary otolaryngology and head and neck surgery conditions. The ideal candidate will be facile with the evaluation, management, and implementation of treatment plans for inpatient consults and follow-ups, including patients with tracheostomies.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex care for adult Otolaryngology inpatients, including those with skull base conditions, airway stenosis, sleep disorders, and post-head and neck surgery.
• Evaluate and implement treatment plans for adult Otolaryngology consults and follow-ups, in collaboration with residents and attending physicians. Common cases include epistaxis, head and neck infections, upper airway and laryngeal evaluations (e.g., for hoarseness or dysphagia), and ear assessments for hearing loss or otalgia.
• Serve as back-up provider for the Adult Tracheostomy Service, managing and implementing orders for adult inpatients with tracheostomies.
• Facilitate decannulation pathways and assist primary teams with longitudinal tracheostomy management.
• Order, interpret, and manage appropriate imaging and laboratory studies.
• Identify, prescribe, and monitor appropriate pharmacologic therapies.
• Document care in accordance with institutional standards, including progress notes, consults, discharge summaries, and associated billing codes.
• Coordinate timely discharges through patient and family education, problem-solving for discharge barriers, and communication with the chief resident and supervising physician.
• Evaluate acute post-operative Otolaryngology patients.
• Assist with minor procedures as directed by attending physicians.
• Coordinate and discuss patient care with consulting services.
• Coordination and discussion of patient care with consulting services. 

NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a NP 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).
• Current DEA registration required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center). 
• One (1) year of inpatient APP experience

PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission 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).
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required  
• Current DEA registration required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• One (1) year of inpatient APP experience
   

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.

• One (1) year of experience as a PA/NP providing surgical patient care.
• At least one (1) year of Otolaryngology experience as a PA/NP; inpatient experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing adult tracheostomy patients.
• Proficiency in conducting history and physical exams, writing patient orders and progress notes, performing rounds and consultations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic studies.
• Experience with adult inpatients
• Experience performing independent minor procedures and/or assisting in the OR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to handle acute inpatient patient situations (e.g. patient detrioriation)
  
   

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

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.

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/week: 40 hours/week, including weekdays and alternating weekends.

Shift: Day shift

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 Nurse opportunities please contact Michigan Medicine Nurse 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. This job 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.