Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Inpatient Urology

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Job Opening

The Department of Urology is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) to join the inpatient Urology service. In this position, the APP will evaluate and manage a range of complex care for inpatient adult urology patients. Clinical areas include General Urology, Incontinence, Neurourology and Reconstructive Urology, Uro-oncology, Endo-urology, and Andrology.

Responsibilities

Management of care for adult patients admitted to the Urology service. Daily list updates and rounding with resident and attending teams. Ordering, interpretation, and management of appropriate imaging and lab studies. Identification, ordering and monitoring of appropriate pharmacologic agents. Providing and documenting care according to University of Michigan Health System standards including progress notes, discharge summaries and consults with associated billing codes where appropriate. Patient education including urologic condition recommendations, Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube management and flushes, neobladder irrigation, foley management, SPT management, ostomy care, catheter care including intermittent self-catheterization, wound care, and pre and post operative care. Coordinating timely discharge process with patient and family education, solution generating for any barriers that arise, and communication with chief resident and/or supervising physician. Evaluation of acute post op patients. Assist in minor procedures as directed by attending physician. Coordination and discussion of patient care with consulting services. Participate in clinical trials when applicable. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Department of Urology.

Required Qualifications

NP Requirements: Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a NP in the State of Michigan. Current specialty certification to practice as an 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). Current DEA registration required. ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center). One (1) year of experience as a PA/NP.

PA Requirements: Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission 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). State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required. Current DEA registration required. ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center). One (1) year of experience as a PA/NP.

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

RESUME REQUIRED (for Both Internal & External Applicants) Desired Qualifications: Experience with surgical patient care. One (1) year of Urology experience as a PA/NP, inpatient experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients. Experience with giving history and physical examinations, writing patient orders and progress notes, hospital rounds and consultations, call, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies. Experience performing independent minor procedures or assisting in the operating room. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. Nursing Specific Info Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 hours Shift/Hours: Day shift Union Affiliation 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. 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.

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