Advanced Practice Professional (TEMP) (Physician Assistant) Inpatient Urology

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Temporary Job Opening

Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 273151 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 273152.

Job Summary

Under authority of a designated supervising physician, effectively evaluate and manage the care of adult urology patients. See urology patients admitted to hospital units and provide intervention that is problem oriented for their urological conditions. Clinical areas include Incontinence, Neurourology and Reconstructive Urology, Uro-oncology, Endo-urology, Andrology and General Urology. Care will be provided in an in-patient setting serving an adult patient population.

Responsibilities*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Update daily patient list.
• Write orders for imaging and manage coordination of follow up on other studies ordered.
• Round with the resident team in the early morning and perform individual rounds during the day to keep up with active inpatient issues.
• Provide patient education on PCNT flushes, neobladder irrigation, foley management, SPT management, ostomy care and catheter care including intermittent self-catheterization.
• Prepare patients for timely discharge process. Identify needs of the individual, family, or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data. Report problems to the chief resident and/or supervising physician.
• Evaluate acute postoperative patients. Report findings to chief resident and/or supervising physician.
• Discuss inpatient management with consulting services. Report information to the chief resident and /or supervising MD.
• Communicate with the urology intern throughout the workday.
• Update and record changes in health status.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory tests.
• Identify appropriate pharmacologic agents.
• Identify non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Document care according to University of Michigan Health System standards.
• Update patient problem summary list including medications, diagnoses, allergies, procedures, past medical history, family history, and social history.
• Follow up on ordered diagnostic tests and labs.
• Maintain flexibility while providing efficient and effective support to providers and patients.
• Assist in minor procedures as directed by attending physician.
• Participate in post procedure follow-up and write orders for appropriate medical care.
• Advise patients regarding their urologic condition, wound care, and pre and post operative care.
• Participate in clinical trials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received Administrative and functional supervision received from chief resident and/or supervising physician.

Supervision Exercised None

Required Qualifications*

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 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:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
• 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).
• 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: 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.

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 assisting in the operating room, and performing procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team

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: Varies by the staffing needs of the unit

Shift: Days, minimum of two (2) shifts per month

Additional Information

This job posting is for a Michigan Medicine Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary PA position with Inpatient Urology

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level. These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine.

Background Screening

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Contact Information

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