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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 # 268639 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 268640

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

Job Summary

To assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with liver disease including those with liver failure and those who have undergone liver transplantation.

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! 

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / year

What 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$2200 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 ResourcesResponsibilities*

The successful applicant will perform most of the responsibilities in the ambulatory environment, with some limited daytime responsibilities in the inpatient setting. Evaluate, monitor and treat patients with acute and chronic liver disease in ambulatory clinics. Identify, assess and treat the needs of patients with liver failure who are undergoing evaluation for liver transplantation. Duties will include seeing clinic patients, preparing clinic notes, communicating with referring and consulting physicians, reviewing laboratory reports, pathology reports, and radiological imaging studies, contacting patients regarding test results and management plan, and communicating patients' conditions and management plan with attending physicians and their nurses. Applicants will be trained to perform paracentesis under ultrasound guidance and will be expected to perform diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis as needed after completion of training. Attend weekly liver transplant patient selection conference and presentation of patients. Attend weekly liver conference and presentation of patients at clinical case conference/pathology conference. 

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.

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 NP or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP or Family NPGraduate 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 AHA approved BLS 

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 requiredCurrent DEA registration AHA approved BLS 

* 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 with performing paracentesis or other ultrasound guided proceduresAt least one-year experience (within the past 4 years) providing care as an APP to patients and families with chronic liver diseaseExperience with development of patient education materialWorking knowledge of liver disease is preferred.Ambulatory care experienceExperience with monitoring and managing patients with chronic medical illnesses. Work ScheduleHours/Week: 40 per week Shift: Days 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.

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 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 Deadline

Job 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.