University Pediatricians (UP) serves as the practice plan for the Department of Pediatrics at Central Michigan University College of Medicine. UP is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Michigan. University Pediatricians is an IRS recognized 501c3 not-for-profit Corporation and serves all patients regardless of ability to pay.

Our mission is to provide essential access to care for a significant population of children with chronic illnesses within Michigan and the surrounding region. Ensuring that University Pediatricians can continue to serve our patient population is a key element to our contracting strategy.

University Pediatricians is currently looking for experienced physician assistants or certified nurse practitioners to work the midnight shift in the division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.  We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Group Life and Disability Insurance, Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development-Continuing Medical Education
• Employee Assistance Program

 Position Purpose: 

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse, who utilizes advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in providing primary and/or specialized health care services to individuals, families, groups and communities across the health-illness continuum. Diagnostic reasoning, advanced therapeutic interventions and education are

key elements in the direct provision of care using a collaborative model. Duties include participation in coordination of care and inter-service and inter-team collaboration for specialty areas. The nurse practitioner works closely with physicians and resident staff, patient care staff, patients and families to manage plan of care. The nurse practitioner works as an autonomous practitioner or in collaboration with a physician, and is directly accountable for making clinical judgments to patient(s) using independent and interdependent decision-making skills. The nurse practitioner writes medical orders (medications and tests) and procedures subject to internal and external rules and regulations of credentialing. The nurse practitioner also functions as a consultant, educator, researcher, resource and role model for patient, families, community, nursing personnel and other health care providers. The nurse practitioner evaluates the quality of care rendered; analyzes and promotes system changes to enhance quality of care and organizational effectiveness/efficiency; conducts/utilizes research to promote health and improve health care delivery. The nurse practitioner assumes responsibility for own professional development. Appropriate privileges, licensure and certification are required to prescribe pharmacological and medical interventions.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited College or University.
2. Two to 5 years working as an RN; previous experience as an NP preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered nurse licensure to practice in the state of Michigan.  State of Michigan Nurse Specialty Certification as a Nurse Practitioner. 

 Expectations and Responsibilities:

Under the limited direction of the attending physician or designee,

1. Obtains and records patient medical history
2. Performs physical examinations
3. Develops, prioritized, comprehensive problem list
4. Orders, evaluates and monitors medical and laboratory diagnostic tests and treatment and consultation plans.
5. Accompany patient(s) to diagnostic procedure.
6. Performs, documents, procedures (specifically delivery room attendance, reservoir taps, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubation, peripheral inserted central line placement, umbilical line insertion, Intraossess line placement, thoracentesis, chest tubes and exchange transfusions, abdominal paracentesis, moderate sedation)
7. Maintains active Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and/or PALS card as per institutional requirements.
8. Prepares, develops and initiates treatment plan in consultation with attending physician.
9. Documentations in Electronic Medical record.
10. Educates and counsels patient and family members on condition, desired results of treatment plans, expectations during illness and recovery, and other

related areas.

11. Participates in teaching and patient management conferences.
12. Engage in quality improvement measures for safety and compliance
13. Coordinates and facilitates continuity of care that crosses institutional and organizational boundaries.
14. Acts as a patient/family advocate to ensure health care services are delivered in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

Working Conditions:

1. Expected to work (5)-8 hour day shifts, split between the inpatient heme/onc consult service and the outpatient heme/onc clinic. This position will include outpatient clinic and inpatient consult service. Terms and conditions of the work schedule are flexible and may vary based on the needs of the department and are at the discretion of the attending physician or designee.
2. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
3. Able to complete duties under stress, deadlines, and while attending to multiple duties simultaneously.
4. Prolonged computer related exposure, as well as sitting and standing at workstations for long periods of time.
5. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
6. Bending, sitting, and standing frequently throughout the day.
7. Occasionally travel off-site for meetings, conferences, seminars, and training.

EXEMPT STATUS:  This position is exempt from overtime pay provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualification for a particular job. Consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity and are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, genetic information covered veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law.

How to Apply:                   

Email Resume/Application to:           Contact Email:  panof1la@cmich.edu

Contact Information:                          EOE M/F/VET/DISABLED

About University Pediatricians

University Pediatricians (UP) is the physician practice plan exclusively providing pediatric specialty care to children and adolescents at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and its multiple ambulatory sites throughout Southeast Michigan.

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