How to Apply
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 # 256706 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 256707.
A total of 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.
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 world?s 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!
Salary range: $125,605 - $193,013 / 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
- $2200 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
Responsibilities*
- Provide care to patients and families in the Wound Care Clinic at Domino's Farms. Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, UMHS providers and referring providers in the management of complex and chronic wounds.
- Interview patients to obtain a detailed history, perform examinations, and present pertinent data to the Medical staff.
- Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical evaluations.
- Order tests and prescribe medications under the supervision of a physician.
- Collaborate with medical staff in the delivery of care to patients and families.
- Coordinate care and make internal/external referrals as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate written and electronic documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop/implement patient education and clinical pathways for the care of patients with chronic and complex wounds.
- Evaluate appropriateness of and supervise patients in the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber.
- Candidate will participate in department meetings to continually improve clinic processes.
- The candidate will participate in continuing education/professional development activities to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge, and stay current on the care of complex and chronic wound care.
- Certified Wound Care Advanced Practice/Wound Care Specialist (WCC-AP) by a nationally recognized accreditation board within one to four years of hire if not already certified, and dependent upon experience. Wound certification must be maintained while in this role.
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.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
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 (734) 936-5183.
Required Qualifications*
NP
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-PCNP)
- 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
- Current BLS certification
PA
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- 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.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required
- Current DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
* 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*
- Two or more years (within the past 4 years) Advanced Practice direct care experience with adult patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting (NP or PA experience).
- One-year experience (within the past 4 years) providing care to patients and families with acute and chronic wounds.
- Experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber.
- Certified Wound Care Advanced Practice/Wound Care Specialist (WCC-AP) by a nationally recognized accreditation board.
- Minimum one year of ambulatory care experience.
As evidenced by interviews, recent performance appraisals and reference feedback:
- Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative practice with a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated effective time management.
- Problem-solve, prioritize, and delegate effective and efficiently in the delivery of patient care.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to work with a clinic team.
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills in daily practice: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using the electronic medical record and Microsoft office products.
- Demonstrated experience with care coordination and management of complex patient populations.
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Specific hours & days to be determined upon hire and may vary
Location: Wound Care Clinic at Domino's FarmsModes 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.
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.
Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nurse opportunities please contact Michigan Medicine Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 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. 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.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.