Advanced Practice Professional (Pa) Neurology

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 # 250146, PAs are directed to apply to job # 250147.

A total of one (1), 0.8 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: $116,239 - $178,620 / 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

• $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*

Responsibilities will include caring for general neurology, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, and stroke patients including: rounding on the patients, writing daily progress notes, discharge summaries, entering orders, etc. Cover pager for neurology patients, general care, step down patients, and possibly ICU patients.

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 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.

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 Adult Gerontology Primary 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).

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience with neuro patient population.

• Current DEA registration

• ACLS certification

• AHA Approved BLS

PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.

• 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).

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience with neuro patient population.

• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required

• Current DEA registration required

• ACLS certification

• AHA Approved BLS

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*

One (1) or more years of recent clinical experience working in Neuro ICU or Neuro patient population.

One (1) or more years recent NP/PA full time experience with neuro patient population

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.

Demonstrated experience with procedures such as 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.

DEA License required, or ability to obtain a DEA license within 30 days of start date required.

ACLS certified with-in 6 months of hire

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 32 hours, 0.8 FTE

Shift/Hours/Days: Variable, Weekdays & alternating Weekends.

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]