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University of Michigan
Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Orthopaedic Upper Extremity
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$120,388 / year median in Michigan
+17% projected growth
Job Description
How to ApplyThis is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 282533, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282534A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission StatementMichigan 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• The Orthopaedic Surgery-Upper Extremity service is seeking a physician assistant/nurse practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team.
Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirationsAssisting surgeons in the operating room as neededAssisting surgeons in rounding as neededServing as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absencesCoordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities. Participation in quality improvement activitiesProvide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficientlyPossiblility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patientsRequired Qualifications•
Current speciality certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered. 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 requiredAHA Approved BLSTwo or more years of APP experience Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions
AHA Approved BLS Two or more years of APP experience Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions• 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
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications•Experience as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient managementExperience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand,wrist,elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Upper extremity/hand team and other Orthopaedic Surgery SpecialistsDemonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
Demonstrated active participation in professional development 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!
Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision PlansRetirement Savings Plans with 2:1 MatchingGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term Disability PlanGenerous Time Off Allowances$2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)Paid Release Time for Professional Education ActivitiesPaid Maternity and Parental LeaveTuition Support ProgamWellness PlansWork/Life ResourcesNursing Specific InfoEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
Nursing Specific InfoRequired qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. 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.Modes of WorkPositions 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 Schedule40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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.
Contact InformationIf you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant 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 DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO StatementThe 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.
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Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 282533, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282534A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission StatementMichigan 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• The Orthopaedic Surgery-Upper Extremity service is seeking a physician assistant/nurse practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team.
Job Responsibilities include:
Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible inpatient or OR settingProviding service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditionsPerforming detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staffCollecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory testsEvaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed.Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirationsAssisting surgeons in the operating room as neededAssisting surgeons in rounding as neededServing as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absencesCoordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities. Participation in quality improvement activitiesProvide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficientlyPossiblility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patientsRequired Qualifications•
Required Qualifications NP:
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.Current speciality certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered. 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 requiredAHA Approved BLSTwo or more years of APP experience Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions
Required Qualifications PA:
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 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.State of Michigan Controlled Substance License RequiredCurrent DEA Required.AHA Approved BLS Two or more years of APP experience Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions• 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•Experience as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient managementExperience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand,wrist,elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Upper extremity/hand team and other Orthopaedic Surgery SpecialistsDemonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
Demonstrated active participation in professional development 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 / yearWhat benefits can you look forward to?Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision PlansRetirement Savings Plans with 2:1 MatchingGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term Disability PlanGenerous Time Off Allowances$2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)Paid Release Time for Professional Education ActivitiesPaid Maternity and Parental LeaveTuition Support ProgamWellness PlansWork/Life ResourcesNursing Specific InfoEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
Nursing Specific InfoRequired qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. 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.Modes of WorkPositions 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 Schedule40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements Union AffiliationThis 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 ScreeningMichigan 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.
Contact InformationIf you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant 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 DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO StatementThe 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.
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