Job Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) - Adult Acute Pain Service
Job ID
282498
Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Mode of Work
Onsite
Job Title
NP MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Appointing Department
MM Anes. Acute Pain Nsg - UH
Posting Begin Date
08/31/2026
Posting End Date
09/07/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

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 # 282498 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282505.

A total of one (1), 0.65 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (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*

 

To provide direct pain specialty health care to patients and families on the Adult Acute Pain Service team. This position involves a significant level of autonomy in decision-making within the scope of responsibilities but will also require collaboration with a multidisciplinary inpatient pain team including the acute pain service pharmacist, residents, fellows, and faculty.  Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a range of therapeutic services to adult patients with various painful conditions. This will include managing patients with complex, acute, subacute, and chronic pain conditions, including, but not limited to, postoperative care, post trauma care, end-of-life and palliative care, and pain management in patients with a history of substance use disorder. Collects and assists in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies and uses these to inform treatment plans. Provide recommendations on a variety of analgesic options including ketamine infusions, lidocaine infusions, epidural and/or nerve catheters, opioid conversions, and transitions from PCA to PO analgesic regimen. Round on inpatients with indwelling epidural catheters and/or peripheral nerve catheters and adjust therapy as needed. Assist in the placement of epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, and peripheral nerve catheters as needed. The provider must be familiar with non-pharma options for pain and symptom management. Perform routine, non-image-guided peripheral nerve blocks and trigger point injections. Interrogation and refill of intrathecal pain pumps in hospitalized patients undergoing surgery and advanced imaging studies.

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). 

Current DEA registration required 

ACLS certified 

PA:

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. 

Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 

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.

State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required 

Current DEA registration required 

ACLS certified 

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*

 

1 Year of Inpatient APP experience is preferred, although new graduates are encouraged to apply 

Experience with pain management services as an APP 

Demonstrated familiarity with non-pharma options for pain and symptom management 

Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.  

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. 

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational abilities. 

Demonstrated ability to articulate in an effective and clear manner, the pertinent clinical issues to the team. 

Highly motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to function independently and as a team member. 

Demonstrated honor and care for one another as individuals. 

Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of complex patients. 

Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 

Demonstrated expert analytical skills and ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment 

Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry. 

Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex, patients and providing safe handoffs to the next provider.

 

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! 

Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763

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. 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.

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: 0.65 FTE
Hours/Days: 8 hour shifts, 13 shifts per month and includes weekend responsibilities
Department/Location: University 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 nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.

Application Deadline

 

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.

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.