Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Medicine Pulmonary ServiceApply NowHow to ApplyThis is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.NPs are directed to apply to job # 255639 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 255640.A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.Job SummaryThe Medicine Pulmonary service is a team of advanced practice providers (APPs) that provide care to an array of medically complex patient populations at every acuity level from general care to intensive care, with the largest patient population at the moderate care level. The Medicine Pulmonary service cares for several pulmonary population subsets including patients that are waiting for or have received a pulmonary transplant, adult patients with cystic fibrosis, post-operative interventional pulmonary patients, adult patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and patients with multiorgan injury/failure requiring an intensive care unit (ICU). The Medicine Pulmonary team is well established within the institution and is comprised of advanced practice providers that deliver high-quality and evidence-based care under the supervision of a pulmonary critical care attending.Mission StatementMichigan 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.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!Salary range: $129,541 - $199,061 / yearWhat benefits can you look forward to?Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision PlansRetirement Savings Plans with 2:1 MatchingGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term Disability PlanGenerous Time Off Allowances$2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)Paid Release Time for Professional Education ActivitiesPaid Maternity and Parental LeaveTuition Support ProgamWellness PlansWork/Life ResourcesResponsibilitiesDuties will include but are not limited to:
Perform initial assessments of ICU, moderate care patients and general care patients.
Perform detailed history and physical, formulate initial assessment and plan, and present patient cases and any pertinent data to medical staff.
Appropriately order, collect, and interpret reports from diagnostic lab testing, radiographic procedures, and other clinical studies.
Prescribe medications and enter other orders related to patient care.
Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural clinical interventions, based on privileges such as central lines, arterial lines, chest tube removals, tracheostomy removal, decisions to extubate patients, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bedside ultrasound
Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, heated hi-flow nasal canula for respiratory failure
Manage hypotension with fluids, blood products, albumin, vasopressors
Manage antibiotics and antifungals
Manage Gastrointestinal bleeding and liver failure patients
Manage renal failure patients requiring dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy
Manage immunosuppression and opportunistic infections in transplant patients.
Manage chest tubes, including decision to place, administering thrombolytics, placement on suction or water seal or clamp, decision to remove chest tube.
Run ACLS codes for cardiac arrest
DC cardioversions for cardiac arrhythmias with hemodynamics instability
Initiate transplant evaluations for end stage lung and end stage liver patients
Assist attending physicians in orientation of new medical trainees to the service, such as resident physicians or medical students; assist in the training of new advanced practice providers to the service; assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
Communicate appropriately with attending physicians, consultants, and other members of the patient care team in order to coordinate and provide clinical care.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments.
Streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and summaries and communicating specific patient needs to internal and external care centers or team members, as well as ambulatory care providers as needed.
Participate in quality assurance activities including quality improvement projects, peer evaluations and support research initiatives involving the ICU and Moderate Care patients.
Assist in the development of patient-specific, facility-based disease management protocols; perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction; and utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Medicine Pulmonary Service Chief.
Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.
Nursing Specific InfoEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.Nursing Specific InfoRequired 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 (734) 936-5183.Required QualificationsNP:
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)
Experience rounding on an inpatient service for a minimum of 8 months and caring for acutely ill patients.
Two or more years experience as an APP caring for ICU level patients
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)
Experience rounding on an inpatient service for a minimum of 8 months and caring for acutely ill patients.
Two or more years experience as an APP caring for ICU level patients
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 employmentRESUME 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 procedures (i.e. central line placement; thoracentesis
APP experience with Pulmonary Disease
Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
Work ScheduleHours: 40 hours per weekShift: Primary 7pm-7am Week and Weekends nights rotating as needed 7am-7pm Week and Weekend daysLocation: University HospitalModes of WorkPositions 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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 InformationIf you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org (http://www.umhspa.org/) .Application DeadlineJob 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.Selection ProcessMichigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID255639Working TitleAdvanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Medicine Pulmonary ServiceJob TitleNP CRITICAL CAREWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Pulmonary IP NPP ServicePosting Begin/End Date10/11/2024 - 10/25/2024Career InterestNursing- All NursingNursing- Advanced Practice ProfessionalApply Now
