Advanced Practice Professional (NP) - Neurosurgery
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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.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 275676 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 275677.
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*
The NP/PA will have responsibility for the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.
Responsibilities will include:
Rounding with the neurosurgery team on all neurosurgical/neuroscience patients.
Primary management of all patients admitted to the NCCU and/or Neurosurgery services.
Provide consult services as necessary for patients whom neurosurgery has been consulted on.
Responding to calls from nursing staff when questions arise or when clinical changes are observed in a patient.
The NP/PA will communicate with the primary teams throughout the day as needed to share clinical condition changes, new laboratory results, consultant recommendation etc. on the neurosurgical and neurology patients. After appropriate training the NP/PA:
Will be able to perform interpretation of routine neurologic studies.
Assist with data collection and management in the clinical research on the unit under the direction of the physician.
Additional responsibilities:
Maintain ACLS certification and competency.
Participate in appropriate professional organizations and engage in clinical research as able.
Possibility of consult responsibilities. Procedures such as line insertion, bronchoscopy, etc.
Applicant must be willing to be flexible to work opening s as they arise in the inpatient advanced practice provider neurosurgery schedule.
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.
Current specialty certification to practice as a FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP with 4 years experience as an APP in the ICU clinical environment with the same acuity and patient population-within the past 6 years.
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
ACLS (American Heart Association)/BLS (American Heart Association)
Recent inpatient experience working with Neurology, Neurosurgery, or ICU patients. Inpatient APP experience with Neurosurgical patients preferred.
PA:
Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commissionon 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).
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration
ACLS (American Heart Association)/BLS (American Heart Association)
Recent inpatient experience working with Neurology, Neurosurgery, or ICU patients.Inpatient APP experience with Neurosurgical patients preferred.
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 with procedures, such as central line placement, arterial line placement, etc. will be completed by the NP/PA initially with the intensivists until the NP/PA has been approved to perform the procedure without supervision.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating care and managing complex and multifaceted patients.
Proficiency with the electronic health record (EHR), Epic experience preferred
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: $134,723 - $207,024
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 Progam
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
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.
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) .
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Predominantly night shifts with the occasional rotation to day shifts.
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 (http://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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
275676
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) - Neurosurgery
Job Title
NP CRITICAL CARE
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Neurosurgery Spine Support
Posting Begin/End Date
4/03/2026 - 4/17/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics
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