Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Team
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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 # 282107 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282108.
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*
Under physician supervision, coordinates care of acutely ill post-surgical Adult/Late Adult patients admitted to the Cardiac Surgery Service intensive care setting. Specifically, role requires clinician to:
Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks associated with patients undergoing Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic procedures, including heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices.
Collect detailed histories and physicals and present pertinent data to the medical staff.
Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies.
Order tests and prescribe medications.
Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures, based on privileges.
Assist attending physician in orientation of new resident physicians to the service and assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout the Cardiovascular center.
Confer with attending physicians and communicate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care. Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment.
Streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.
Participate in quality assurance activities, peer evaluations and support research initiatives involving CVICU and cardiac surgery patients.
Comply with established standards for quality, patient safety and re-imbursement.
Perform other related duties and initiatives as deemed necessary in the best interests of patient care.
Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.
Note: Position is night/day rotator with the majority of shifts being on nights. Holiday and weekend rotation required, weekend requirement could be as much as 50% or every other.
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.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Recent clinical ICU experience in the last 5 years caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.
Current DEA registration required
ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
PA:
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan with 2 or more years of ICU experience caring for critical care patients.
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).
Recent clinical ICU experience in the last 5 years caring for acutely ill patients with diseases common in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration required
ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
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*
At least 1 year full time ICU experience as an NP/PA
As least two (2) or more years of ICU experience caring for critical care patients.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the post-cardiothoracic surgery.
Demonstrated experience with ventricular assist device and heart/lung transplantation patients.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
Demonstrated high level of critical thinking.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
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: $144,029 - $222,202
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
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.
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: Full-time, 40 hrs/week. Weekend shifts required. Holiday shifts required. Weekend requirement could be as much as 50% or every other.
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. 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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
282107
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Team
Job Title
NP CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
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 CVICU APT
Posting Begin/End Date
8/21/2026 - 9/04/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Cardiology/ Cardiovascular
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