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*

? Provides psychiatric mental health consultation for patients in children?s emergency services (CES) and inpatient pediatrics units; focus of time spent in CES. 
? Support mental health education to staff, nursing, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physician trainees relating to common pediatric mental health issues and concerns.
? Serve as an essential part of the multidisciplinary team and attend team meetings/family meetings/care coordination meeting/daily huddles to provide clinical care.
? Become involved in quality improvement initiatives with the C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry to promote and enhance Child C/L service delivery and education
? Engage in the promotion of scholarly work related to the Child C/L Service as needed.
 

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 Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC or PNP-PC) or Psychiatric Mental Health 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).
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification
• Inpatient clinical practice experience

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

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

? One of more years of pediatric inpatient experience.
? One or more years of child psychiatric clinical experience.
? Ability to use developmentally appropriate language with children at a variety of developmental stages.
? A background providing care at the interface of pediatric medicine and child psychiatry is preferable.
? Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interviews.
? Strong organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving skills. 
? Commitment to clinical care, quality improvement and teaching.
? Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities.
? Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care. 
? Demonstrated ability to share clinical care ideas and collaborate across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
? Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.
? Work in acute care settings, such as the emergency room, intensive care setting or during overnights and weekends with experience in problem-solving, crisis management, and de-escalation of distressed patients is preferred.
 

Work Schedule

Hours: TEMP
Shifts: Primary evening and night shifts, with rotation to other shifts; including weekends and holidays
Location: CS Mott Children?s Hospital
 

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position.   Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration.  Please review the full posting description for details.

This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary NP position with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for Michigan Medicine benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.

Background Screening

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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.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine 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 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. 

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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.