Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Frankel Cardiovascular Center - MI-AORTA Program

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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 # 223345 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 223346

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Summary

To develop a comprehensive aortic disease program in collaboration with cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular medicine leaders offering system wide coordination of care for aortic disease patients at the Frankel CVC. The Advanced Practice Professional will provide health care and specialized health services to patients evaluated for the MI-AORTA program within the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.  The primary role will be to evaluate, manage, and treat these patients under the direction of the MI-AORTA physician leaders.  Within the physician-NP/PA relationship, the NP/PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a range of services for the MI-AORTA patients and their families to include efficient care coordination and education.  The provider will also participate in development, implementation, evaluation and outcome monitoring of the provided clinical care.    

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: $119,643 - $184,581

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
• $2000 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*

• Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate multidisciplinary care of aortic disease patients, perform consultations, pre-op history and physical exam, and follow up with the patients in the aortic disease program, including, but not limited to, placing orders, following and reviewing pre-procedures testing to ensure complete evaluation.
• Collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care across health system to provide aortic patients with a single care check point and navigate their next care steps.
• Perform inpatient consultations and collaborate with inpatient clinical team/Ambulatory CCC to facilitate transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, the RN/Clinical Team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external Michigan Medicine team members and other ambulatory care providers.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, information and details regarding surgical procedures, post-operative instructions, and preventive care.
• Participate in clinical trials.
• Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction.
• Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families and health care professionals.
• Work with administrative director for MI-AORTA program to determine and track programmatic outcome metrics; collect and analyze outcome metrics for programmatic improvements.
• Incorporate research finding into clinical practice and integrate quality assurance into practice improvements to facilitate programmatic growth.
• Participate in and present patients at regular case presentation meetings.
• Collaborate with physicians for addressing all incoming patients calls and collaborate with the FCVC Call center.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of medical principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with Michigan Medicine policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, and State and Federal laws/regulations.
• Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice.
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by Michigan Medicine. 
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code.

Note:  This is a 1.0 FTE full time position, primarily days, variable shift with potential evenings/weekends.  

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 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).

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 required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).

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

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.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Demonstrated experience in the management of complex aortic patients including aortic dissection patients.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a liaison for the program to referring providers. 
• At least 3 years working full time in an Advanced Practice role in cardiac surgery or cardiology in the last 5 years.
• 3 years’ experience within the last 8 years caring for the cardiac surgery population.
• 4 years’ experience within the last 8 years caring for cardiology patients.
• Specific experience as an Advanced Practice Provider caring for patients with valvular disease, aortic pathology.
• Minimum of 1 year experience caring for pediatric population including experience with pediatric aortic disease including abdominal aortic coarctation and aortic or branch aortic stenotic/aneurysmal disease.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of complex aortic patients.  
• Experience with wound care management.
• Demonstrated experience in caring for patients across the continuum of care.
• Experience functioning as an independent provider in addition to contributing to a team environment, working efficiently, and experience independently managing high acuity patients. 
• Advanced understanding of cardiac surgery procedures, including an ability to explain procedures in detail to patients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions independently; develop appropriate care plans, ability to be patient-focused and respond to patient and family preferences and needs. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology and complex cardiac pathology with experience teaching cardiac physiology and pathology in a high level learning environment. 
• At least one year of recent experience caring for acutely ill patients in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn within and outside of the hospital environment and to participate in activities and projects to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous instructional or mentoring roles.
• Focus on Research including clinical trial participation opportunities.
• Focus on patient and family-centered care.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week:  40 hours/week, primarily days, variable shift with potential evenings/weekends.  

Primary Location:  Frankel CVC Clinic

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, 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 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 . 

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 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.

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