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 # 281559 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 281560
A total of four (4), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is expanding, offering an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and dynamic critical care team. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Professional, to provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients. This role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care.
The PICU Acute Care APP plays a vital role in managing complex patient populations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and manage care of critically ill pediatric patients in the intensive care setting
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
- Collect, analyze, and interpret diagnostic data (labs, imaging, and clinical studies)
- Order tests and prescribe medications within scope of practice
- Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures
- Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient status, evaluations, and treatments
- Facilitate transfers across levels of care, including discharge planning and coordination
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects
- Promote a collaborative, team-based approach to patient-centered care
Required Qualifications Nurse Practitioner
- 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 Acute Care Pediatric 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).
- AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
- Current DEA registration required
- Minimum of 2 years of pediatric acute or critical care clinical experience
Required Qualification Physician Assistant
- 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
- AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in an acute or critical pediatric care unit, or completion of an accredited pediatric critical care residency or fellowship program.
NOTE:
*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.
- Demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring of clinical staff
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Engagement in professional development activities such as research, publications, presentations, or committee involvement
Hours: 40 per week
Shift: Day/Night rotation, this position includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
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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.
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