Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Otolaryngology
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How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. PAs are directed to apply to job # 269682 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 269681 A total of one (1), 0.65 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.
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: $130,630 - $200,734
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
$2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
Under physician supervision, coordinates care of pediatric otolaryngology patients in the inpatient and Operating Room settings. Specifically, role requires clinician to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks associated with pediatric patients undergoing otolaryngological surgical procedures as well as those patients requiring complex medical care for otolaryngologic disease.
Maintain expertise in the care of children with tracheotomies, including preoperative evaluation and parent/patient education for patients who are candidates for tracheotomy, care of children with existing tracheotomies, and patients undergoing inpatient decannulation.
Complete detailed histories and physicals for new admissions and present pertinent data to the medical staff.
Complete preoperative history and physicals as needed on the day of surgery, prescribe discharge medications, and assist with discharge orders.
Order and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies.
Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures.
Assist attending physicians in orientation of new resident physicians to the service and assist in maintaining continuity of care.
Confer with attending physicians and communicate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care, including the stable ventilator unit, Perioperative unit (preop, OR, and PACU), and intensive care units (PCTU, PICU, NICU).
Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment.
Streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing transfer and discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.
Assist with developing and maintaining order sets in electronic medical record for pediatric otolaryngology patients
Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and to participate in activities to improve patient care.
Use high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by incorporating current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care
Develop competencies and coordinate training for inpatient nursing and multidisciplinary staff who provide care for children with airway disorders and/or tracheotomies
Update training materials for training and education of parents and legal guardians of children with airway disorders and/or tracheotomies
Maintain knowledge of medical principles, practices, and standards in accordance with UMHS policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws and State and Federal laws/regulations.
Work collaboratively with staff in the Pediatric Otolaryngology Ambulatory Care Unit to coordinate care across the inpatient and outpatient spectrum.
Demonstrate heavy emphasis on patient and family centered care.
Excellent customer service skills
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development.
Attend conferences and continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature.
Attend in-services and other meetings.
Keep current with relevant medical literature to assist with updating and developing hospital policies relevant to pediatric otolaryngology.
Perform other related duties as required.
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. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. 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 specialty certification as a NP in the State of Michigan.
Current specialty certification to practice as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
If Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner of Family Nurse Practitioner must have 2 years of inpatient pediatric clinical experience.
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 one year of work experience as a Pediatric APP in a pediatric clinical practice area
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).
Minimum of one year work experience as a Pediatric APP in a pediatric clinical practice area
Required Qualifications for both NP and PA candidates:
Minimum of 2 years of pediatric clinical experience within the past 5 years
Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS) - can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing
NOTE:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
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*
Desired Qualifications (NP & PA): 3 or more years of experience as an NP or PA
Pediatric intensive care experience as an APP or RN for 2 years
Pediatric cardiology experience as an APP or RN for 2 years
Surgery experience as an APP or RN for 2 years
Experience with a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care
Excellent computing skills
Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to a group/ICU setting.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team is required
Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and to participate in activities to improve patient care.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem-solving skills.
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 26
Shift/Hours/Days: Shift length and hours may vary based on department needs
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
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 UMHS, please visit www.UMnursing.org (http://www.umhspa.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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
269681
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Otolaryngology
Job Title
NP SURGICAL SPECIALTY
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW Mott IP Oto Nursing
Posting Begin/End Date
10/13/2025 - 10/19/2025
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Pediatrics
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