Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Job Opening

Both qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA) applicants will be considered. NPs are directed to apply to job # 281558 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 281559. A total of nine (9), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

The Brandon NICU is expanding, offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing and dynamic team. As a regional referral center with expertise in Level IV NICU care, we provide the highest level of specialized neonatal services. The Advanced Practice Professional will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to newborns in this advanced clinical setting.

This role is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient- and family-centered care, fostering effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, and supporting a collaborative care environment. Additional responsibilities include enhancing educational opportunities for house staff and medical students and contributing to ongoing innovation and excellence in newborn care within the Childrens and Womens Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, provide comprehensive care for acutely ill and convalescing neonates in intensive and acute care settings, including performing advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures.
• Conduct detailed histories and physicals; order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and present clinical findings to the medical team.
• Coordinate and participate in neonatal transport (ground and air), including stabilizing patients prior to and during transport and leading retrieval teams as assigned.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and lead neonatal resuscitation efforts.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensure continuity, and facilitate transitions between levels of care, including discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status, evaluations, and treatments.
• Provide consultative services to internal and external providers, including prenatal consultations for high-risk pregnancies and support for newborn care teams.
• Support education of residents and contribute to quality improvement, innovation, and adoption of new technologies.
• Participate in palliative care services and perform other duties as assigned.

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 a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• AHA approved BLS
• NRP certification
• Current DEA license
• Demonstrated a minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with the skills and clinical judgment required to effectively manage critically ill neonates in high-acuity settings
• Proficiency in performing advanced neonatal procedures and interpreting diagnostic studies

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
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or completion of an accredited neonatology residency or fellowship program.

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

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $144,029 - $222,202 / year

Bonus: A Physician Assistant Neonatology Critical Care who participates in air and ground patient transports will be eligible for a quarterly bonus of $1000 per quarter. Bonuses shall be prorated for part-time Employees.

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 per week Shift: Day/Night rotation, this position includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Birthing Center

Union Affiliation

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.