Critical Care - Lansing, MI - NP/PA – Per Diem

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

University of Michigan Health–Sparrow in Lansing, MI seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Acute/Critical Care in an adult medical‑surgical setting. You will assess and treat patients under Critical Care physicians, performing H&Ps, consultations, and discharge summaries, while reviewing diagnostics and coordinating care with the team.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, medication reconciliation, and learning procedures such as intubations and placement of central

Qualifications

• Current Michigan PA/NP license.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard word processing, databases, and networking tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat acute care adult medical-surgical patients under Critical Care physicians.
• Perform and dictate H&P, consultations, discharge summaries and SOAP notes.
• Participate in care planning and medication reconciliation.
• Review diagnostics and monitor labs.
• Conduct daily rounds and communicate patient status with care team.
• Learn procedures including intubations, central lines, chest tubes, and Quinton catheters.

Skills

Michigan license

BLS ACLS

Interpersonal skills

Medical communication

Computer skills

Education

PA/NP program graduate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Critical Care - Lansing, MI - NP/PA – Per Diem

Job Description

General Purpose:

Responsiblefor providing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of acute care, adult medical-surgical patients under the guidance of the Critical Care physicians.

• Facilitates appropriate admissions to appropriate health system units by initiating orders, coordinating with appropriate attending physician, and moderating medication reconciliation process.
• Performs and dictates History & Physical, medical Consultation, Discharge Summary and SOAP notes as per Critical Care service standards.
• Assists with development of plan of care.
• Reviews diagnostic X-Rays, monitors lab values and other diagnostic studies.
• Performs daily rounds as assigned by Critical Care physicians.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status.
• Willingness to learn to perform procedures including intubations and the placement of central lines, chest tubes, and Quinton catheters.

Job Requirements

General Requirements * Current Michigan PA/NP license• BLS/ACLS Work Experience * Minimum of one year experience in acute hospital setting Education Graduate of an accredited PA/NP program. Specialized Knowledge and Skills * Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective plan of care.• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital caregivers.• Computer skills appropriate for navigating current word processing, database, and networking programs.

Opportunity Details

• Per Diem 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Adult Inpatient
• Critical Care experience Preferred
• Health system employed medical group model, offering a competitive salary
• Minimum 3 shifts per month requirement
• Malpractice coverage
• EPIC EMR

Mission, Vision, Values

• Mission: To advance health to serve Michigan and the world
• Vision: Our innovation changes our care. Our care changes our lives.
• Values: Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we accomplished in the past and will build in the future. Caring, Innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is a not-for-profit, community-governed healthcare organization serving the Mid-Michigan region. Formed through the April 2023 merger of Sparrow Health System and Michigan Medicine, it is now one of the region’s leading integrated health systems. Based in Lansing, the organization includes multiple hospitals and more than 150 care sites. It is home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. As the largest private employer in Mid-Michigan, it operates its major campus in Lansing, along with affiliate hospitals in St. Johns, Carson City, Ionia, and Charlotte, and numerous satellite care centers. Its network also features the Health Sciences Pavilion and the Michigan Athletic Club. University of Michigan Health–Sparrow is a regional leader in specialized care, with recognized strengths in Cardiology, Oncology, Trauma services, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neonatal intensive care, and Neurological care. Its main hospital has approximately 733 beds, delivers around 4,000 babies annually, and supports about 90,000 urgent and walk-in care visits each year. The system employs roughly 9,000 team members and includes more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. Through a longstanding partnership with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the organization plays a major role in medical education, offering 38 residency and fellowship programs. Its integration with Michigan Medicine has expanded access to advanced clinical trials, specialized services, and innovative technologies, enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality care close to home. As the 8th largest health system in Michigan, University of Michigan Health–Sparrow continues to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to communities across Mid-Michigan.

Community Features (LANSING)

• University of Michigan affiliated hospital
• Big Ten University City
• State Capitol
• Halfway between Grand Rapids and Detroit
• Top rated schools (Okemos, DeWitt, East Lansing, Haslett)
• Lansing Airport (15 minutes from hospital)
• Wharton Center for Performing Arts
• Home to a dozen wineries, breweries and distilleries
• Potter Park Zoo- 102- acre zoo (located near hospital)
• Lansing Lugnuts Baseball
• Impression 5 Science Center for Kids

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
In support of a diverse workforce, University of Michigan Health encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Family

Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

Requirements:

Shift Variable Degree Type / Education Level Master's Status Per Diem Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level Under 4 Years