"Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM)"

Job Summary

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 # 263787 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 263788. A total of three (3), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit setting.
• Complete detailed history and physical examinations.
• Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic studies, and clinical studies.
• Order tests and prescribe medications. Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures.
• Collaborates with attending physician/team and communicates with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment.
• Facilitate the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.

Note: May include day/night/weekends.

Required Qualifications - Nurse Practitioner

• 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 Acute Care Pediatric 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).
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS.
• Current DEA registration required.
• At least 2 years pediatric ICU clinical experience within the last 4 years.

Required Qualifications - Physician Assistant

• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS.
• At least 2 years pediatric ICU clinical experience within the last 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience as a practicing Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in pediatric critical care.
• At least 4 years practicing as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal & written communication, organization & problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Committed to the professional development, demonstrated through publishing, presenting, and committee work.

Additional Details

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.

Shift: Rotation including days/nights/weekends and holidays.
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital- 10 East, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109.

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.

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, University of Michigan please visit www.UMnursing.org.