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 # 256712 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 256713.

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

The Section of General Surgery and the Divisions of Endocrine Surgery, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Michigan Medicine are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The PAs and NPs support the faculty and resident teams to provide patient care for adult general surgery patients. This is a great opportunity for motivated professionals to provide patient care through diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients across a broad spectrum within Michigan Medicine.

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 : $125,605 - $193,013 / 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

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will participate in all aspects of inpatient care for patients admitted to the endocrine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and bariatric surgery service. They may sporadically participate in outpatient clinic follow-up of patients after discharge. This position will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and residents in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Section of General Surgery and the Divisions of Endocrine and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inpatient rounding and order entry
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Coordinate with consulting teams
• Maintain complete documentation of patient care
• Serve as first contact for patient care, respond to questions from nursing and other healthcare professionals via EMR secure chat, page, and phone
• Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds with case managers, pharmacists, social workers, and others
• Order and prescribe medications in accordance with statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan
• Wound/ostomy care 
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal of nasogastric tubes and surgical drains
• Educate and counsel patient and family members on disease pathophysiology, management, and trajectory
• Manage peri-procedural risk assessments and medication management recommendations for all procedures and surgeries 

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.

Required Qualifications (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

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.

Required Qualifications for both PA and NP candidates:

• BLS certification
• NPI registration
• Current DEA registration
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance license

* 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 (1) year clinical experience in an inpatient setting as an APP
• Clinical experience with management of surgical patients as an APP
• Clinical experience with endocrine surgery
• Clinical experience with minimally invasive surgery
• Clinical experience with bariatric surgery
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with learners
• Familiarity and competence with electronic medical records systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment

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 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. This job 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 Department of Nursing, like 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.