Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Orthopaedic Upper Extremity

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 136,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Retirement 2:1 match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Development Funds

Education Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Support

Wellness Plans

Work-Life Resources

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join the Orthopaedic Upper Extremity team in Ann Arbor. Qualified NP and PA applicants are encouraged to apply, with each track directed to the specific job numbers.

This is a 1.0 FTE, full-time APP position to support both outpatient and intraoperative care. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, performing history taking and exams, coordinating care plans, providing preoperative and postoperative care, and

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and NP certification in Michigan.
• Two or more years of APP experience.
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Upper Extremity patients.
• Provide outpatient and pre/postoperative care and manage non-operative conditions.
• Perform medical history, physical exams, and present data to medical staff.
• Coordinate care plans with other health care providers.
• Assist in the operating room and during rounds as needed.
• Support administrative and nursing staff in daily operations.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

APP experience

Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

RN license

NP certification

PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

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 # 282533, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282534

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible inpatient or OR setting
• Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions
• Performing detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staff
• Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory tests
• Evaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed.
• Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirations
• Assisting surgeons in the operating room as needed
• Assisting surgeons in rounding as needed
• Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absences
• Coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
• Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently
• Possiblility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patients

Required Qualifications NP

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current speciality certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered.
• 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 required
• AHA Approved BLS
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions

Required Qualifications 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 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 Required.
• AHA Approved BLS
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions
• 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

• Experience as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient management
• Experience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand,wrist,elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Upper extremity/hand team and other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.

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 worlds 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
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $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

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].

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

40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements

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.

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

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.