These are Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job openings for the Pediatric Pulmonary and Pediatric Ventilator Unit.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to Job ID 253948, PAs are directed to apply to Job ID 253949.

A total of three (3), 0.9 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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.

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: $116,239 - $178,620  / 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
$2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Progam
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources

• Provide inpatient care to pediatric and young adult patients admitted on the Pediatric Pulmonary service AND Pediatric Ventilator Unit.   
• Direct patient care and management would include performing histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, attend team-based rounds, process discharges, and developing a plan of care both independently and in coordination with other Pediatric Pulmonary department team members.
• Patient and family counseling, education, and support as necessary.
• Collaboration with and place referrals to consulting services in multidisciplinary care
• Respond to calls from patients/families and care teams. 
• Contribute to the development and modification of department specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development; attend continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature. 

NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan OR current specialty certification as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan with two years of inpatient pediatric APP experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• DEA license
• AHA Approved BLS and PALS
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

PA

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessors? agencies.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA license
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required  
• AHA Approved BLS and PALS
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

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. 

• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric pulmonary or ventilator dependent patients
• One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.

Hours/Week:36 hours/week
Shift/Hours/Days: Variable; Rotating days/nights, Monday - Sunday, including holidays.
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Pulmonary and Pulmonary Ventilator Unit
 

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.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, 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 Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu.  For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.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.

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. 

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.