Neuroscience Clinical Services - Lansing, MI - NP/PA

Job ID: 54905
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for organizing and managing patients of Neurosurgery utilizing Sparrow Hospital under the clinical guidance and supervision of the neurosurgeons. Will also provide knowledgeable, first assistance to physicians performing surgical procedures. S/he will assure efficiency day-to-day operations of the service, allowing the neurosurgeons to utilize the time spend in the hospital in an efficient manner.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Manage, develop, implement and evaluate overall postoperative patient plan of care in collaboration with attending physician and the health team utilizing daily rounds as a means of determining effective utilization of resources and outcome achievement.
• Assures accurate and timely history and physical, including completion of patient chart, internal admission notes, consults, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries on neurosurgery patients.
• Collects and ensures appropriate follow-up of laboratory, pathology, radiology, and other reports.
• Communicates with the neurosurgeons, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team throughout the day to keep them appraised of any changes in patient's status. Solves patient problems within the limits of knowledge and experience and under the direct supervision of the neurosurgeons.
• Performs ED triage activities for neurosurgeons.
• Performs clinical duties as required for neurosurgery patients.
• Works in collaboration with health care team in planning and coordinating care of neurosurgery patients.
• Attends pertinent conference through the week including patient presentations as the opportunity arises.
• Assures continuity of neurosurgery patient care.
• Maintains up-to-date surgical skills with the help of CME and personal ongoing training.
• Serves as a liaison/preceptor for residents on neurosurgery services.

Job Requirements

General Requirements
• Certificate and licensure by appropriate organizations. • State of Michigan Certification as a Physician's Assistant.

Work Experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in neurosurgery procedures including general neurosurgery cases. • Minimum of 2 years experience with neurosurgery and or emergency services

Education
• Graduate of an approved Physician's Assistant Program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates communication skills, including ability to interact with diverse group of people. • Ability to handle multiple job responsibilities at once• • Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training or experience.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, a leading healthcare provider in Mid-Michigan, is seeking a full-time Inpatient Neuroscience Clinical Services NP/PA to join our growing and dynamic team. Located in Lansing, MI, our organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a diverse and family-friendly community. As part of our continued expansion, we are committed to improving access to high-quality medical services throughout the region. At UMH-Sparrow, we uphold a strong mission, vision, and values focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and community impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation and quality care are at the forefront.

• Full-time, 12-hour shifts
• Health system employed medical group model, offering a competitive salary with performance incentives
• Full benefit package
• Generous CME/Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage
• EPIC EMR

Mission, Vision, Values

• Mission : To advance health to serve Michigan and the world
• Vision : Our innovation changes our care. Our care changes our lives
• Values : Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we accomplished in the past and will build in the future. Caring, Innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is a not-for-profit, community-governed healthcare organization serving the Mid-Michigan region. Formed through the April 2023 merger of Sparrow Health System and Michigan Medicine, it is now one of the region's leading integrated health systems. Based in Lansing, the organization includes multiple hospitals and more than 150 care sites. It is home to the region's only Level I Trauma Center and the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. As the largest private employer in Mid-Michigan, it operates its major campus in Lansing, along with affiliate hospitals in St. Johns, Carson City, Ionia, and Charlotte, and numerous satellite care centers. Its network also features the Health Sciences Pavilion and the Michigan Athletic Club. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is a regional leader in specialized care, with recognized strengths in Cardiology, Oncology, Trauma services, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neonatal intensive care, and Neurological care. Its main hospital has approximately 733 beds, delivers around 4,000 babies annually, and supports about 90,000 urgent and walk-in care visits each year. The system employs roughly 9,000 team members and includes more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. Through a longstanding partnership with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the organization plays a major role in medical education, offering 38 residency and fellowship programs. Its integration with Michigan Medicine has expanded access to advanced clinical trials, specialized services, and innovative technologies, enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality care close to home. As the 8th largest health system in Michigan, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow continues to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to communities across Mid-Michigan.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Melissa Lucero, Senior Recruiter Melissa.Lucero@uofmhealth.org #LI-ML1

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:In support of a diverse workforce, University of Michigan Health encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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