Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Cardiology - Interventional Team

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 2

Group term life insurance

Long term disability plan

Professional development funds

Paid leave for education

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition support program

Wellness plans

Work/Life resources

Job summary

University of Michigan is hiring an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) for the Pediatric Cardiology - Interventional Team. The role includes outpatient and 24-hour observation duties, with pre/intra/post-operative care, patient assessment, and family education in a collaborative setting.

The position supports a general cardiology clinic about one day per week, and opportunities for clinical research and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Specialty certification as Acute Care Pediatric NP or Primary Care Pediatric NP depending on experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• PALS certification (ACLS if applicable) within specified period.
• DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Three years of APP clinical care in pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participates in outpatient and 24-hour observation care for interventional patients.
• Pre, intra and post-operative management and interpretation of tests.
• Diagnose and treat patients within a collaborative practice agreement.
• Provide health education and develop education programs for patients and families.
• Participate in general cardiology clinic about one day per week (in person and virtual).
• Contribute to program development, protocol review, quality improvement, and clinical research.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Cardiology - Interventional Team

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 # 282919 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282920

A total of one(1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals(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.

Responsibilities*

This position will have outpatient and consultative responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participates in the care of interventional patients as outpatient and 24 hour observation patients. Performs health assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and appropriate interventions or referrals. Specifically, pre, intra and post operative management, discharge and interpretation of testing associated with these procedures. Consistent with the collaborative practice agreement, diagnose and treat patients in a medical and post‑procedural care setting. Exercises autonomy in medical decision‑making and provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. This will include managing patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions.

Participates in general cardiology clinic approximately one day per week. Participates in both in person and virtual visits.

Participates in program development, protocol review and development, and quality improvement with opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Documents patient care, progress towards goals and maintains complete and detailed patient records. Provides health education. Develops and implements patient education programs. Presents workshops, lectures and in‑service programs for care team members as well as patients and families.

A small portion of effort will be spent providing cross coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers (responsibilities TBD).

Required Qualifications*

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners will be considered based on relevant experience by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of advanced practice (APP) clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.

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
• PALS or ACLS certification or the ability to obtain
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of advanced practice (APP) clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients

Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination, order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans that are responsive to patient and family needs and preferences in a pediatric acute or critical care setting and in a clinic setting.
• Prior experience in quality improvement and research in this population
• Demonstrated skill with patient education in post procedural management for pediatric cardiology patients
• Demonstrated skill with and knowledge of the principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self‑directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills

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!

Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - $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
• $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 Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Nursing Specific Info

Required 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.

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

Hours per week: 40
Days/ Hours/ Shift: Day shift
Location: Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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