NP Full-time
Michigan Medicine

Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Inpatient Urology

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 # 282774 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282775.

A total of one (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.

Responsibilities*

The Department of Urology is seeking a qualified APP to join the inpatient Urology service. In this position, the APP will evaluate and manage a range of complex care for inpatient adult urology patients. Clinical areas include General Urology, Incontinence, Neurourology and Reconstructive Urology, Uro-oncology, Endo-urology, and Andrology.

Responsibilities

  • Management of care for adult patients admitted to the Urology service.
  • Daily list updates and rounding with resident and attending teams.
  • Ordering, interpretation, and management of appropriate imaging and lab studies.
  • Identification, ordering and monitoring of appropriate pharmacologic agents.
  • Providing and documenting care according to University of Michigan Health System standards including progress notes, discharge summaries and consults with associated billing codes where appropriate.
  • Patient education including urologic condition recommendations, Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube management and flushes, neobladder irrigation, foley management, SPT management, ostomy care, catheter care including intermittent self-catheterization, wound care, and pre and post operative care.
  • Coordinating timely discharge process with patient and family education, solution generating for any barriers that arise, and communication with chief resident and/or supervising physician.
  • Evaluation of acute post op patients.
  • Assist in minor procedures as directed by attending physician.
  • Coordination and discussion of patient care with consulting services.
  • Participate in clinical trials when applicable.
  • These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Department of Urology.


Required Qualifications*

NP Requirements

  • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a NP in the State of Michigan
  • Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
  • 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 required
  • ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
  • One (1) year of experience as a PA/NP


PA Requirements

  • 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 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 required
  • ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
  • One (1) year of experience as a PA/NP


NOTE: 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

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 with surgical patient care.
  • One (1) year of Urology experience as a PA/NP, inpatient experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients.
  • Experience with giving history and physical examinations, writing patient orders and progress notes, hospital rounds and consultations, call, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies.
  • Experience performing independent minor procedures or assisting in the operating room.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team


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: $135,855 - $208,763

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
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
  • Wellness Plans
  • Work/Life Resources


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.

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 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.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours

Shift/Hours: Day shift

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.

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

U-M EEO Statement

The 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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