Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

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 # 275269 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 275270.

A total of three (3), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

In collaboration with cardiac surgery acute care team, manages acute and critically ill pre and post-surgical infants and children with congenital/acquired heart disease.

• Perform detailed history and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, radiographs, and clinical studies.
• Order/prescribe and titrate medications.
• Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures.
• Maintain continuity of care
• Collaborate with providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care.
• Document patient status, evaluation, and treatment plan
• Facilitate patient transfer across levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.
• Provide education for patients, families, staff.
• Participation in quality assurance activities.

Note: This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed. Includes weekends and holidays.

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 a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Acute care certification; primary care considered with appropriate experience
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from accredited organization
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

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 PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

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.

Preferred:
* 2 years practicing as an Advanced Practice Provider in pediatric acute care; preference in cardiac care
* Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
* Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others
* Involvement in profession development and quality improvement
* Experience prioritizing busy work environment

Appointment: 40 Hours
Shift: This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed. Includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service.
Location: Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and possible Acute Care)

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), 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 Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu.