Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Brighton Center for Specialty Care- Urology
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 # 255969 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 255247.
A total of one (1), 0.5 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
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
- $2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
Basic Function and Responsibility
Provide medical care and treatment under the direction and responsibility of a physician. See new and follow-up patients and provide intervention that is problem oriented for their urological conditions. Clinical areas include General Urology, Neurourology, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, and Endo Urology. Care will be provided in an Ambulatory Care clinic setting serving an adult patient population. Clinic sites may include Brighton Center for Specialty Care and/or other Urology Ambulatory Care Unit locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Effectively evaluate and manage the care of adult general Urology, Neurourology, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, and Endo Urology patients.
- Provide care as directed by your supervising physician and established practice guidelines/protocols.
- See new and follow-up patients and provide intervention that is problem oriented for their urological conditions.
- Obtain a relevant health and medical history.
- Perform a physical examination based on age and history.
- Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
- Identify actual and potential health problems and needs.
- Formulate the appropriate diagnoses based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
- Establish priorities and a mutually acceptable plan of care to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, or community.
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory tests.
- Identify appropriate pharmacologic agents.
- Identify non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Provide education to patients regarding their urologic care including catheter care and intermittent self-catheterization.
- Document care according to Michigan Medicine standards.
- Follow up on ordered diagnostic tests and labs.
- Perform and/or assist in office procedures to include post-void residuals, post-operative voiding trials, and other necessary procedures.
- Assist in office procedures to include urodynamic studies, cystometrograms, cystoscopy, and prostate biopsies.
- Work collaboratively with supervising physicians, other advanced practice providers, and clinic personnel to successfully deliver high quality care to our Urology patient population.
- Analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action and have the responsibility to make independent decisions free from immediate direction within the scope of his/her assignments.
- Maintain flexibility while providing efficient and effective support to providers and patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
NP Requirements
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Current DEA registration required.
- BLS certification.
PA Requirements
- 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).
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
- Current DEA registration required.
- BLS certification.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- At least one (1) year of working full-time experience in an Advanced Practice role in Urology.
- Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider caring for surgical patients in an ambulatory setting.
- Experience with surgical patient care.
- Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience working in EPIC.
- Experience working within a model of independent patient visits.
Work Schedule
Hours: 20 hours
Shift/Hours: Days Monday-Friday.
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.
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 email nurserecruit_UMHS@med.umich.edu.
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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