Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (C), CVICU - Dearborn/Regional

Spectrum Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans

Onsite parking

Discounts on products/services

On-demand pay

Identity theft protection

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Corewell Health in Dearborn, MI seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Team. You will provide perioperative care, manage ventilators and hemodynamics, and coordinate multidisciplinary care across the CV Surgery service.

Responsibilities include advanced procedures, daily rounds, on-call coverage, and discharge planning. Requires a Master’s degree (Nurse or PA) and MI license with 1–3 years CVICU experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in nursing or PA studies.
• 1–3 years CVICU/acute care experience preferred.
• Michigan NP/PA license and BLS required.
• Willingness for 24/7 coverage and cross-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients via interview, history, exams and tests.
• Collaborates with physicians to formulate treatment plans.
• Prescribes medications per written protocols.
• Manages ventilators, hemodynamics and diagnostic testing.
• Participates in daily rounds and quality/process improvement.
• Provides on-call coverage and patient triage.
• Prepares discharge planning and follow-up care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic ICU

Ventilator management

Perioperative care

Line placement

POCUS

Team collaboration

On-call coverage

Patient triage

Sepsis management

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

General Summary

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Team within the Cardiovascular Surgery Service Line. This role provides comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge, with a focus on perioperative management in the Cardiac Surgical ICU. The APP will manage ventilators, sedation, hemodynamics, and diagnostics, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. Clinical expertise in managing complex conditions such as shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, heart and renal failure, arrhythmias, and post-operative cardiac patients is essential. Responsibilities may include advanced procedures such as central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter placement, and point-of-care ultrasound. Additionally, the APP may sit on committees and participate in Quality and Process Improvement Initiatives. This is a 24/7 service requiring rotation through days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with regional cross-coverage at other hospital sites.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling


• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services


• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans


• Relocation assistance


• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance


• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses


• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv


• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance


• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings


• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Essential Duties

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.


• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.


• Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.


• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.


• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.


• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.


• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.


• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.


• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.


• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.


• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.


• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.


• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).


• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.


• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.


• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.


• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.


• Provides on-call coverage.


• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.


• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Standard Qualifications

• Education / Training: Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies


• Work Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a CVICU setting, preferred. Acute care strongly preferred.


• Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Location and Shift Information

Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name CV Surgery APP Surgical - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work

Midnights Days Worked Days Vary

Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.