University of Michigan Looking for Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center (MWE Cardiac Electrophysiology) Full Time

JOB OPENING ID: 222312

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Um Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MM Electrophysio Technical

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 # 222311 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 222312

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.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! 

Salary range: $116,389 – $178,851

On-Call:
$7.50 per hour for all Tiers.

Shift Differential:
Afternoon shifts: $4.00 per hour Monday-Thursday / $6.00 per hour Friday – Sunday
Night shifts: $4.50 per hour Monday-Thursday / $7.00 per hour Friday – Sunday
Day shifts: $3.50 per hour Saturday-Sunday

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
• $2000 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

To provide direct cardiac specialty health care to patients and families in the acute inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology setting including performing of procedures. Practice will be in partnership with attending EP cardiology faculty and fellows. To provide health education to patients; and to provide educational experiences for health care professionals. Will: Utilize the nursing process as a framework for managing client/family care. Assess, diagnose and treat health problems for the MWE cardiac electrophysiology patient population. Perform health assessments including patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and appropriate interventions or referrals. Document patients care and progress and maintain complete and detailed patient records. Provide health education. Develop and implement patient education programs. Present workshops, lectures and in-service programs. Serve as a preceptor for graduate nursing and nurse practitioner students. Participate in the development of policies, procedures and protocols including standards of care. Participate in research projects. 

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 or Acute NP. 
• 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). 

PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP. 
• 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).

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

*Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. 

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) APP experience performing procedures.
• 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) APP experience with the cardiac electrophysiology patient population.
• 3 years of APP experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in care of patients with arrhythmias, CIEDs, syncope, heart failure and coronary syndromes.
• Experience in Device interrogation.
• Experience in ambulatory care of patients with arrhythmias, CIEDs, syncope, heart failure and coronary syndromes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult cardiac physiology, particularly ECG interpretation.
• Demonstrates Patient and Family oriented Care 
• Demonstrated ability to create ideal patient care experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate in an effective and clear manner, the pertinent clinical issues to the team. 
• Highly motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to function independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated honor and care for one another as individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of complex patients.
• Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem solving and decision making abilities. 
• Demonstrated expert analytical skills and ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment
• Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex, patients and providing safe hand offs to the next provider. 
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.

Work Schedule

Appointment: 40 hours
Shift/Hours/Days: Variable
Department/Location: Cardiology/Cardiovascular Center

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, 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 (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.  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.

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 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

222312

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center (MWE Cardiac Electrophysiology)

Job Title

PA Critical Care

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 Electrophysio Technical

Posting Begin/End Date

8/19/2022 – 8/26/2022

Career Interest

Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Professional