Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Trinity Health Oakland

Advanced Practice Professional (APP)

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 280311 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 280312. A total of one (1), 0.5 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to pediatric and young adult hematology/oncology patients.
• Oversees pediatric infusion center (infusion primarily for hematology, oncology, and gastroenterology patients) and responds to urgent medical needs.
• Coordinates care between multi-disciplinary team, including outpatient, infusion, and inpatient care teams.
• Evaluates patients in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology clinic, both under supervision of physician and independently.
• Orders outpatient chemotherapy under physician supervisions.
• Performs procedures, including bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
• Collaborates with clinical nurses on patient education, support, and care coordination, including via telephone encounters.
• Assists in admission of pediatric hematology/oncology patients to hospital.
• Consults with other hospital providers on patient care.
• Assumes additional duties as needed and works within scope of licensure.

Required Qualifications

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 as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan OR as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of RN or NP experience managing pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• 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
• PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology
• Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience

Required Qualifications: Physician Assistant

• 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
• PALS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Two or more years of clinical experience in inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology
• Two or more years of advanced practice provider experience

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Hematology or oncology certification
• Outstanding communication skills
• Experience performing lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies, and/or administering intrathecal chemotherapy
• Demonstrated leadership in work setting or other professional activities.

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 world's 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: $130,630 - $200,734 / year

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 (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources
• Medical Malpractice Insurance

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

20 hours per week Primary daytime coverage with potential for off shifts Location: Trinity Health Oakland with potential crossover at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital

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.

U-M EEO Statement

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.