Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Heart Failure Program

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 # 277451 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 277450.

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

• This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the Heart Failure Program in Cardiovascular Medicine.
• Under physician supervision, the APP will coordinate care of this patient population before and after hospitalization
• Independently evaluate patients in the clinic for initial and return visits as well as pre & post hospitalization appointments.
• Independently evaluate and treat patients in the IV diuresis clinic
• Order/interpret testing and lab results, modifying plan of care to address results.
• Provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management
• Collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments for communication with physicians and APPs, and the heart failure Tele-management RN/Clinical Team; including streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care.
• Communicating specific patient needs to internal and external UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers
• Participate in quality assurance activities including Lean Projects within the Heart Failure Program in Cardiovascular Medicine
• Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction
• Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families, and health care professionals.
• Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by University of Michigan Health System
• Collaborate with Heart Failure physicians to provide care across the continuum
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code

For Nurse Practitioners (NP):

• 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 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult Primary Care NP, or Acute Care NP
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current DEA registration required
• A minimum of three years APP experience, in the last 5 years, working exclusively with Adult Cardiology patients.

For Physician Assistants (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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current DEA registration required
• A minimum of three years APP experience, in the last 5 years, working exclusively with Adult Cardiology patients.

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.

• 3-5 years APP experience, within the last 5 years, evaluating and treating Heart Failure or Heart Transplant patients in an inpatient or clinic setting
• 1 year previous APP experience in an adult cardiology clinic
• APP experience reviewing cardiac catheterization, echo reports, nuclear medicine studies, rhythm monitoring (Holter?s, ZIO patches, telemetry, etc.), and ECG interpretation.
• APP experience with medical management for adult heart failure patients, including but not limited to IV diuresis
• Certification in one or more areas of cardiology: CCKE, HF-Cert, CHFN-K, ABCL, or CHC
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
• Must demonstrate a high level of multi-tasking, critical thinking, and independent problem solving with decision making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team as evidence by previous experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills

Hours/Week: 40 hours
Shift/Days/Hours: Day shift; specific days and hours to be determined.  May include evenings and weekends.
Location: Cardiovascular Center Clinics or other locations as needed.

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.