Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Pediatric Otolaryngology (Inpatient/Outpatient)

About the Role

This is a combined inpatient and outpatient Advanced Practice Professional (APP) role providing care to patients and families in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. One (1) full-time position (1.0 FTE) will be filled through this posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients and families in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, and providers for the pediatric otolaryngology service
• Perform detailed patient history and examinations; collect and interpret reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical evaluations
• Order tests and prescribe medications
• Collaborate with the medical staff and team members in the delivery of care to patients and families
• Coordinate care and make internal/external referrals
• Provide appropriate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatment
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop/implement patient education and evidence based clinical practice guidelines
• Assist clinical staff with telephone triage and prioritizing need for patient evaluation and outpatient follow-up
• Participate in department meetings to continually improve clinic processes
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge
• Provide support to Pediatric Otolaryngology operating room activities by performing pre-operative and post-operative care
• Perform primary evaluation of emergency room consults and inpatient consults
• Participate in educational meetings within the program, department, and institution
• Perform common otolaryngology procedures such as frenotomy, flexible laryngoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and tracheostomy tube changes
• Admit patients to the service as first contact
• Work with minimal supervision and as part of collaborative team including physicians and residents
• Cross training for tracheostomy team and provide support
• Participate in interdisciplinary subspecialty clinics (e.g. aerodigestive clinic) and coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient

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 a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner
• If Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or 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) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current DEA registration
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS (can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing)
• One year of clinical experience in pediatrics

Required Qualifications (PA)

• 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 (can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing)
• One year of clinical experience in pediatrics

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of pediatric clinical ambulatory care experience
• Minimum of one year of pediatric clinical inpatient care experience
• Two years of experience (within the past 4 years) providing care to patients and families as an APP working with pediatric patients in a surgical setting
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
• Computer proficiency using the electronic medical record

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
• $2500 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

Pay

Full Time Salary range: $135,630 - $208,763 / year

Schedule

40 hours per week, primarily day shift