Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Otolaryngology (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Advanced Practice Professional (APP)

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. PAs are directed to apply to job # 282539 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 282538. A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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

This position is a combined inpatient and outpatient APP role. Provide care to patients and families in Pediatric Otolaryngology as described below.

• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, and providers for the pediatric otolaryngology service.
• Perform detailed patient history and examinations; collect and interpret reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical evaluations.
• Order tests and prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with the medical staff and team members in the delivery of care to patients and families.
• Coordinate care and make internal/external referrals
• Provide appropriate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop/implement patient education and evidence based clinical practice guidelines.
• Assist clinical staff with telephone triage and prioritizing need for patient evaluation and outpatient follow-up.
• Candidate will participate in department meetings to continually improve clinic processes.
• The selected candidate will participate in continuing education/professional development activities to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge.
• Provide support to Pediatric Otolaryngology operating room activities by performing pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Perform primary evaluation of emergency room consults and inpatient consults.
• Participate in educational meetings within the program, department, and institution.
• Perform common otolaryngology procedures such as frenotomy, flexible laryngoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and tracheostomy tube changes
• Admit patients to the service as first contact. Work with minimal supervision and as part of collaborative team including physicians and residents.
• Cross training for tracheostomy team and provide support
• Participate in interdisciplinary subspecialty clinics (e.g. aerodigestive clinic) and coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient.

Required Qualifications

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 a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner. If Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner of Family Nurse Practitioner, must have 2 years of inpatient pediatric clinical experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS- can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing
• One year of clinical experience in pediatrics

Required Qualifications (PA):

• 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 certification and PALS- can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing
• One year of clinical experience in pediatrics

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

• Minimum of one year of pediatric clinical ambulatory care experience.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric clinical inpatient care experience.
• Two years of experience (within the past 4 years) providing care to patients and families as an APP working with pediatric patients in a surgical setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer proficiency using the electronic medical record

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: $135,630 - $208,763 / 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

Nursing Specific Info

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

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

Work Schedule Hours: 40 hours per week, primarily 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.

Contact Information

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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