University of Michigan Looking for Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Neurosurgery Full Time

JOB OPENING ID: 210211

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Um Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MM Neurosurgery Spine Support

How to Apply

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 # 210210 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 210211

A total of one (1), 1.0 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.

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The NP/PA will have responsibility for University Hospital / CVC neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.  Responsibilities will include:

• Rounding with the neurosurgery team on all  neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.
• Assisting with discharges/progress notes and order maintenance for the neurosurgical/neuroscience patient population.
• Responding to calls from nursing staff when questions arise or when clinical changes are observed in a patient.

The NP/PA will communicate with the primary teams throughout the day as needed to share clinical condition changes, new laboratory results, consultant recommendation etc. on the neurosurgical and neurology patients. After appropriate training the NP/PA:

• Will be able to perform interpretation of routine neurologic studies.
• Assist with data collection and management in the clinical research on the unit under the direction of the physician.

Additional responsibilities:

• Maintain ACLS certification and competency.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations and engage in clinical research as able. 
• Possibility of on-call responsibilities
• Applicant must be willing to be flexible to work opening s as they arise in the inpatient advanced practice provider neurosurgery schedule.

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 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
• AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• ACLS
• Two (2) years, or more, of experience working with neurology or neurosurgery patients

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 also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• ACLS
• Two (2) years, or more, of experience working with neurology or neurosurgery 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 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*

• One (1) year, or more, of recent clinical experience working in Neuro ICU.
• 1 or more years NP/PA experience with neuro patient population.
• Demonstrated experience with procedures, such as central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar puncture, etc. will be completed by the NP/PA Initially with the intensivist until the NP/PA has been approved to perform the procedure without supervision
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.  
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.   
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating care and managing complex and multifaceted patients.

Work Schedule

Shift/Hours: 40 hours per week
Night/Day Rotating Shift Position with variable schedule.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which represents bargaining unit members in 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 (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected].  For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org. 

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.

Selection Process

Michigan 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Job Detail

Job Opening ID

210211

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Neurosurgery

Job Title

PA Surgical Specialty

Work Location

Michigan Medicine – Health Sys

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Neurosurgery Spine Support

Posting Begin/End Date

5/17/2022 – 5/22/2022

Career Interest

Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Professional