Nurse Practitioner (Np) University Hospital Psychiatric Services - Ect

Summary

This job opening is for a Regular NP position with the Electroconvulsive Therapy Program and Ketamine Infusion Program.

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: $119,624 - $183,822 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• $2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Wellness Plans
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Work/Life Resources
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Generous Time Off Allowances

Responsibilities*

History/Physical Exam/Assessment & Diagnosis
Formulates the appropriate psychiatric/medical differential diagnoses based on the history, physical examination, clinical assessment and clinical findings
Identifies psychiatric and medical needs of the individual. Determines the associated needs of the patient's family as a result of the evaluation of the collected data

Treatment Plan
Establishes priorities and plan of care to maximize the health potential with the individual patient. This includes delegated medical functions as designated in clinical privileges. APP is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the completion of treatment plans for the patients on the team.

Routine clinical activities:

• Consultations, Inpatient, Outpatient
• F/U with referring providers and other health care professionals/patients/families and coordination of care
• Placing Medication and Treatment Orders
• Providing relevant patient education
• ECT and Ketamine Infusion workups/evaluation

Practice Environment
Participates as a team member in the provision of medical and healthcare interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care
Promotes a safe and healthful environment through compliance with regulatory standards and other measures.

Education and Professional Development
Participates in the education of health care professionals and students through mentoring, in services, seminars, and formal presentations
Participates in professional activities that contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, such as participation in professional associations and publication
Develops own clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education programs, course work, and reading professional literature
Participates in own performance evaluation and establishment of plan for self-development and learning.

Nursing Specific Info

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS
• Minimum of one year experience working on an ECT unit as a nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Specialty certification to practice as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan
• ACLS/PALS certification

Desired Qualifications*

• Welle or CPI training
• Experience with treatment of Catatonia
• Experience as psychiatric NP with ECT and/or Ketamine Infusion experience
• Demonstrated commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize EPIC for accessing information, recording evaluations and progress notes and for ordering appropriate medications and tests.
• Experience as a psychiatric NP in ambulatory psych
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills, ability to develop and maintain collaborative practice, leadership, and ability to work with minimal supervision and autonomy.
• Experience with medication management in psychotropic prescriptions.
• Demonstrated excellence as team player with verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving skills in a busy work environment.
• Minimum of one year of Psychiatric nursing experience in a psychiatric setting
• Experience as a psychiatric NP with Treatment Resistant Depression population and interventions
• Experience as psychiatric NP in medical setting
• Experience with crisis de-escalation techniques in agitated patients.
• Experience with Child/Adolescent psychiatry.

Work Schedule

Variable shift flexibility to cover some weekend Days: Full time ? 5 days/week
Shift: Variable depending on needs of patient care
Location: UH Psychiatric Services

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, University of Michigan please visit www.UMnursing.org.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.