Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening for both qualified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). A total of one 0.5 FTE position will be hired.

About the Role

Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is expanding, offering an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and dynamic critical care team. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Professional to provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients. This role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care. The PICU Acute Care APP plays a vital role in managing complex patient populations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care of critically ill pediatric patients in the intensive care setting
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Collect, analyze, and interpret diagnostic data (labs, imaging, and clinical studies)
• Order tests and prescribe medications within scope of practice
• Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor procedures
• Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient status, evaluations, and treatments
• Facilitate transfers across levels of care, including discharge planning and coordination
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects
• Promote a collaborative, team-based approach to patient-centered care

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• 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 Acute Care Pediatric 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)
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
• Current DEA registration
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric acute or critical care clinical experience

Physician Assistant

• 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)
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
• Current DEA registration
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in an acute or critical pediatric care unit, or completion of an accredited pediatric critical care residency or fellowship program

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. Applicants must meet all required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring of clinical staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Engagement in professional development activities such as research, publications, presentations, or committee involvement

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Pay

Full-time salary range: $134,723 - $207,024 per year.

Schedule

• Hours: 20 per week
• Shift: Day/Night rotation, including weekend and holiday shifts as required by the service
• Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit