Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Adult Inpatient Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy and the Outpatient Migration Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

Retirement with 2:1 match

Group term life insurance

Long-term disability

Generous time off

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy services. The role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, complex patient management, and participation in clinical trials.

You will perform procedures, coordinate care, and educate staff, patients, and families within a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include NP/PA credentials with BMT experience, Michigan licensure, DEA, and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Requires specialty certification as Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP.
• 4 years inpatient BMT APP experience in a similar setting within the past 6 years.
• Licensed RN in Michigan; NP program graduate; NCSBN certification; DEA registration; BLS & ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and manage adult patients with hematologic disorders in BMT/CT and related programs.
• Rotate between inpatient BMT/CT and Outpatient Migration Program.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture.
• Review labs/imaging and coordinate with the team; educate patients and families.
• Participate in clinical trials and assist with consent.
• Facilitate transition of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

ACNP Certification

Inpatient BMT APP

RN License MI

NCSBN Certification

DEA Registration

Education

NP program graduate

ARC-PA PA program graduate

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

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 rotate between Adult Inpatient Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT) and the Outpatient Migration Program
• Provide care and direct management of adult patients with malignant myeloid and lymphoid hematological disorders with a focus on BMT/CT under a collaborative agreement with BMT physicians and participation with the multidisciplinary team
• Manage complex patients including: performing history/ physical examination and patient evaluation 1-2x/day, orders per Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) in supportive care treatment regimens, admission of patients, discharges, consults, patient and family education, collaboration and referrals with other health care providers, and provision of education to nursing staff, students, and the community.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately treat: sepsis, chemotherapy toxicities; graft versus host disease (GVHD), cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated enterocolitis (IEC-EC), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), cardiac myopathies with arrhythmias, and profound cytopenias requiring daily transfusions.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, bone marrow harvest as 2nd assist, lumbar puncture, and skin biopsies for diagnostic and therapeutic indications.
• Review laboratory and radiographic tests results and interface with faculty and patients regarding results and plan of care.
• Participate in clinical trial research through clinically assessing patients and consenting of patients for clinical trial participation as well as participating in clinical trials.
• Facilitate transition of care and function as a liaison between the inpatient and outpatient settings and between staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in workshops and CME activities pertinent to BMT. Attendance at programmatic meetings at Michigan Medicine and occasionally attend regional or national meetings.

Required Qualifications

NP

• Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current specialty certification to practice as a FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP with 4 years experience as an inpatient BMT APP in the similar clinical environment with the same acuity and patient population within the past 6 years.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• 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
• AHA Approved ACLS
• 1-2 years expertise in the management of acutely ill patients including Telemetry, EKG interpretation and Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the Advanced Practice level.
• BMT APP experience required will consider those with Heme-Onc or Hospitalist experience only.

PA

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
• 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
• AHA Approved ACLS
• 1-2 years expertise in the management of acutely ill patients including Telemetry, EKG interpretation and Acute Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the Advanced Practice level.
• BMT APP experience required will consider those with Heme-Onc or Hospitalist experience only.

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

• Clinical experience in cellular and gene therapy as an APP is highly desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interviews.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to clinical and translational research.
• The ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional 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
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

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

• 0.8 FTE
• Shift: Day shift, weekday and weekend coverage
• Variable shift-length
• Hours: 32 hrs a week

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.

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.

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.