Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Electrophysiology/ Device

How to Apply

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 # 284892 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 284893.

A total of one(1), 1.0 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.

Responsibilities*

• This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the ambulatory care electrophysiology/Device settings
• Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patients, perform health assessments including patient history/physical examination, diagnostic test, referrals, assign appropriate interventions, place orders, and follow up with the patients.
• The role also includes interpretation, documentation, billing of scheduled and alert remote monitoring data for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients.
• The Advanced Practice Professional will 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 UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers
• Device program Responsibilities would include:
• Will also provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management.
• Practice will be in partnership with attending EP cardiology faculty and fellows.
• Will collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care.
• Coordination of care between clinical care coordinators, physicians and other members of the health care continuum.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, process improvement projects (LEAN), and facilitate growth.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures and protocols including standards of care.
• Participate in research projects.
• Participate in monthly meetings and case presentation related to patient population.
• 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 including workshops, lectures, and in-service programs.
• Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by University of Michigan Health System
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code
• Provide leadership and demonstrate strong skills of coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to support the patients.
• Serve as a preceptor for APP students

Required Qualifications*

Nurse Practitioner 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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary 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).
• Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA BLS and ACLS required

Physician Assistant Requirements

• 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).
• Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experie…