"Nurse Practitioner (NP) Pediatric Gastroenterology & Pediatric Nephrology Services"

These are Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job openings 
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to Job ID 257700, PAs are directed to apply to Job ID 257701.

A total of six (6), 0.9 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

• Provide inpatient care to pediatric and young adult patients admitted on Pediatric Gastroenterology AND Pediatric Nephrology services, including liver and kidney transplant patients and patients on dialysis.
• This is a high acuity inpatient population with complex medical needs
• Direct patient care and management would include performing histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, attend team-based rounds, processing discharges, documenting, and developing a plan of care both independently and in coordination with Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatric Nephrology team members.
• Interact with other subspecialties and consult services to optimize patient care
• Stabilizing and transferring patient to Pediatric ICU, if indicated
• Patient and family counseling, education, and support as necessary.
• Collaboration with and place referrals to consulting services in multidisciplinary care
• Respond to calls from patients/families and care teams.
• Contribute to the development and modification of department specific quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development; attend continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature.
• Triage calls from non-admitted patients or outside hospitals/emergency departments.

NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. Also will consider Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (with 2 years of Pediatric GI and/or Pediatric Nephrology RN/NP experience) or Family Nurse Practitioner (with 2 years of Pediatric GI and/or Nephrology RN/NP experience)
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• DEA license
• AHA Approved BLS and PALS
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics

PA

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessors agencies.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• DEA license
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• AHA Approved BLS and PALS
• Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics

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.

NP

• Acute Care PNP certification or enrollment and completion of Pediatric AC PNP program within 3 years of hire
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients.
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric nephrology patients.
• One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.

PA

• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric gastroenterology patients.
• One year of nursing/clinical experience with pediatric nephrology patients.
• One year of experience practicing as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize busy clinical practice.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Hours/Week:36 hours/week 
Shift/Hours/Days: Variable; Rotating days/nights (primarily nights), Monday - Sunday, including holidays. 
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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.