TRAUMA CENTER NP/PA in LANSING, MI

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPIC EMR

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Michigan Health – Sparrow seeks an enthusiastic PA/NP to join the Trauma team in our busy Level 1 Trauma Center in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on organizing and managing trauma patients under supervision of Trauma Attending Surgeons, ensuring evidence-based care and service efficiency.

The position supports trauma services with opportunities to participate in education, research, and quality initiatives, with shifts like 3p-12a or 4p-1a, and a full-time inpatient focus.

Qualifications

• NP or PA with hospital trauma experience or training.
• Adult and pediatric trauma care training and competency.
• Michigan license; NP/PA certification; ATLS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage trauma patient care with trauma surgeons.
• Document patient care accurately in the medical record.
• Collaborate with nurses, residents, fellows, and other subspecialists.
• Order diagnostic studies and treatments with the attending physician.
• Maintain trauma service protocols and participate in quality initiatives.
• Educate staff, patients, and families; pursue credentialing goals.

Skills

ATLS Certification

Trauma care

Pediatrics care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree (NP/PA)

Michigan license/board

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job ID: 55248

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for organizing and managing patients of Trauma Services utilizing Sparrow Hospital under the clinical guidance and supervision of the Trauma Attending Surgeons. The advanced practice provider (APP) maximizes efficiency of the trauma service clinical operations and quality by following evidence based protocols and guidelines in caring for trauma patients.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assesses, plans, and evaluates clinical care of trauma patients in collaboration with trauma surgeons.
• Accurately and concisely reports verbally and in the medical record patient-oriented documentation.
• Collaborates with entire team to plan and coordinate care of trauma patients and their families, including, but not limited to trauma surgeons, surgical residents, fellows, nurses, pharmacists, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, and other medical and surgical physician subspecialists.
• Orders diagnostic studies, therapeutic measures, and medications in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Follows trauma services protocols, policies, and guidelines in caring for trauma patients.
• Supports the performance improvement, research and education initiatives of the trauma service.
• Participates in staff, patient, and family education.
• Obtains and maintains competency in trauma care.
• Serves as a role model for residents and students on the trauma service.
• Supports trauma services in maintaining ACS verification, as well as MTQIP and TQIP initiatives.
• Participates in appropriate committees within trauma services, such as Peer Review and Grand Rounds.

Job Requirements

Work Experience: Previous hospital-based NP or PA experience preferred. Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program. If a Nurse Practitioner, must have formal education and clinical hours in the care of Pediatric patients. Licensed as an RN and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Michigan, OR as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan. Successful completion of ATLS as an APP within one year of hire. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Clinical knowledge and analytical ability necessary to formulate appropriate patient interventions. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to trauma patients. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training, or experience. Successful completion of hospital credentialing.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated per diem PA/NP to join the Trauma team in our busy Level 1 Trauma Center. The University of Michigan Health – Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

• Full-time
• Evenig Shifts 3p-12 or 4p-1a
• No call
• Inpatient only
• Open to new grads

This position requires adult and pediatric training for Nurse Practitioners.

UM Health-Sparrow Offers:

• Health system employed medical group model offering a competitive salary with performance incentives
• Full benefit package
• GenerousCME/Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage
• EPIC EMR

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Michigan Health – Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

Requirements:

Shift Variable Degree Type / Education Level Master's Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level New Grad