Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Dexter Health Center Family Medicine

University Of Michigan; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 125,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is seeking compassionate Advanced Practice Professionals to join their team at Dexter Health Center. This role involves managing diverse patient needs in a primary care setting, delivering high-quality health services, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research, this position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible health plans and professional development funds. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching

Group Term Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Plan

$2200 Annual Professional Development Funds

Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Tuition Support Program

Wellness Plans

Work/Life Resources

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Michigan.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ambulatory primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Develop problem-based care plans and prescribe medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Chronic Care Management

Preventative Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Nurse Practitioner Program

Registered Nurse License

Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Dexter Health Center Family Medicine

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 # 263406and PAs are directed to apply to job # 263407

A total of two(2),1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Job Summary

Dexter Health Center is an Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing multispecialty health care services for patients across the lifespan. We are actively seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented Advanced Practice Professionals to manage adult and pediatric patients in our primary care Family Medicine clinic.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter is required and should be attached as the first page with your resume.

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!

Full Time Salary range: $125,605 - $193,013 / 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
• $2200 Annual Professional Development Funds
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

Under physician supervision, to provide health care to patients and families with acute, preventative and chronic medical concerns at Dexter Health Center in the Family Medicine clinic.

• Provide direct patient care, both in person and virtually, as well as coordinate care for adult and pediatric patients in the primary care setting with minimal supervision.
• Practice the full spectrum of primary care including acute care, chronic care management, preventative care and women?s health.
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations and develop appropriate management plans.
• Develop problem-based care plans, prepare orders, and prescribe medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs, radiologic studies, ancillary testing.
• Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide care related to primary care related mental health concerns and, when appropriate, refer to other health professionals.
• Assist in the appropriate referral of patients to both internal and external resources, including emergency and specialty care.
• Advise and educate patients concerning diet, hygiene, disease prevention, risk factor reduction and other dimensions of wellness.
• Provide timely and effective communication of patient needs to internal and external care providers.
• Collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care. Consult with specialists, health care team members, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of high-quality efficient health care services.
• Effectively communicate clinical information and follow up plans to patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with UMHS policies and procedures.
• Respond in a timely manner to nursing concerns/requests.
• Provide and document patient and family education plans.
• Attend staff, care coordination and team meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Work on continuous improvement in patient safety and satisfaction.
• Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
• Function as a preceptor for medical students.
• Manages and is responsible for EMR in-basket with supervision as needed.
• Assist with coverage of E-Visit pool.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities including conferences to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge, and stay current in the care a broad patient population.
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by Michigan Medicine
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code

Nursing Specific Info

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

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. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at [phone].

Required Qualifications*

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as aPrimary Care Family 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 certification
• Minimum of (3) three years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Nurse Practitioner in ambulatory primary care with extensive knowledge and application of evidence-based medicine.

Required Qualifications (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).
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification
• Minimum of three years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Physician Assistant in ambulatory primary care with extensive knowledge and application of evidence-based medicine.

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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous experience providing a broad spectrum of primary care for adult and pediatric patients including acute, chronic, prenatal, and preventative care.
• One year of APP experience in ambulatory primary care in either outpatient Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.
• Demonstrated partnership and leadership with members of the health care team in current chronic care initiatives as validated by performance evaluations and references.
• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examinations; order appropriate diagnostic studies, synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; and be responsive to patient and family preferences.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching abilities.
• Experience in working with patients and families with multiple chronic diseases and their self- management.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Ability to function independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated communication and customer service excellence with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• The provider must demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diversity.
• Experience as participant in continuous quality improvement.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to electronic medical record documentation and electronic order entry.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 per week
Shift: Day shift (some nontraditional hours and weekends)
Location: Primarily Dexter Health Center with the option to cover at other ambulatory Famliy Medicine sites.

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 .

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 and conditions of employment.

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 Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at [phone] or [e-mail] .For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visitwww.UMnursing.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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

263406

Working Title

Job Title

NP GENERAL MEDICINE

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Dexter Family Phys

Posting Begin/End Date

5/09/2025 - 5/23/2025

Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics