"Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery"

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

PAs are directed to apply to job # 271047 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 271046.

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

Assist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons with peri-operative care of surgical patients on the inpatient unit (4B) as well as a significant component as a first or second assistant in the operating room and perioperative care of patients in the outpatient clinic.

• Assist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons with peri-operative care of surgical patients on the inpatient unit (4B)
• Serve as a first or second assistant in the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Provide perioperative care for patients in the outpatient clinic.
• Work collaboratively with attendings, fellows, residents, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, discharge coordinators, and other consulting services.
• Ensure high-quality inpatient and outpatient care for all oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.
• Offer education and orientation for preoperative patients seen in clinic and inpatient settings.
• Supervise postoperative patients in a clinic setting.
• Manage patients' co-morbidities effectively.
• Act as the first contact for triaging inpatient consults.
• Facilitate hospital-to-hospital transfers.
• Provide peri-operative virtual surgical planning services and custom implants.
• Support the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team by participating in daily resident-led rounds.
• Assess patients and adjust care orders as directed under protocol.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary discharge rounds.
• Facilitate safe discharge and transition of care for oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.
• Communicate with patients' primary care physicians regarding follow-up medical plans.
• Participate in preoperative care conferences to anticipate medical needs during hospitalization.
• Act as a first or second assistant in minor and major surgical procedures.
• Provide patient and family/caregiver education.
• Document care and patient progress through detailed records.
• Communicate daily with nurse coordinators to ensure smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient care.

NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a 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)
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• Current DEA registration

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.
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• Current DEA registration required.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required

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.

• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time practice experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
• At least one (1) year Advanced Practice Provider experience with inpatient head and neck surgical patients
• Demonstrated participation in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and/or research
• Documentation of experience presenting to groups
• Ability to positively contribute to a group or inpatient setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to work independently while prioritizing teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate clinical care and advocate for patients assertively.
• High level of critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in prioritizing assignments and managing a busy work environment.
• Competence in managing patients' co-morbidities.
• Clinical leadership experience with complex and multifaceted projects
• Motivation to learn and engage in activities to enhance patient care.
• Proficiency in providing patient education, evidenced by previous educator roles or training.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and outstanding customer service skills

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

40 hours per week

Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift, Monday - Friday. Must have some flexibility in work schedule to include inpatient rounding and OR coverage.

Location: Inpatient Adult Hospital and Operating Room, potential for clinic in Med Inn

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.