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NP/PA CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY - LANSING, MI - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SPARROW

PublishedPublished: 7/31/2026
Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: 55131
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: To Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

To provide professional and technical services for the treatment and care of patients.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers 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.

  • Facilitate appropriated patient admission to appropriate hospital bed, including inter and intra hospital transfers.
  • Perform and dictate History & Physicals, Consultations, Discharge Summaries and SOAP notes on any/all patient floors.
  • Facilitate appropriated outpatient care in terms of all necessary referrals to outside physicians
  • Assists with development of plan of care based on patient assessment.
  • Reviews x-rays and monitors lab values and other diagnostic reports.
  • Performs daily rounds and charts documentation on any/all patient floors.
  • Respond to all general surgery emergencies.
  • Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures:
  • Initiate and manage cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Take leadership role in all in and outpatient nursing duties including outpatient consultation, follow up exams and surgical scheduling.
  • Manage outpatient prescriptions for surgical patients
  • Monitors and adjusts medications and dosages
  • Participate in endoscopy under the direction of the primary surgeon
  • Take call in accordance with primary covering surgeon
  • Perform minor procedures such as Incision and drainage, evacuation of hematoma, drain removal, Lap Band adjustments, suturing in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
  • Urethral catheterization of the bladder
  • Peripheral and or central intravenous catheter insertion
  • Collaboration with the surgeon and other health care professionals for optimal surgical outcome. the duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting the anaesthesiologist when applicable
  • Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping
  • Providing wound exposure
  • Handling and cutting tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury
  • Using and manipulating surgical instruments and medical devices skilfully
  • First assisting surgeon in operating room and demonstrating proficiency in all aspects as taught by the supervising physician
  • Providing homeostasis
  • Suturing tissue and closing wounds
  • Assisting in the safe delivery of the patient to the recovery room
  • Communicating to appropriate health care personnel and family members
  • Participating in pre and postoperative care/teaching and discharge planning with physician supervision
  • Pre-assessment of the patient, including review of lab work, etc.
  • Rounding on inpatients, seeing patients in office, performing and assisting in-office procedures
  • Provides patient/family education from admission to discharge re: diet, medications, exercise, risk factors, follow-up visits, etc.
  • Facilitate timely patient discharge
  • Communicates daily
  • Working conditions: some irregular hours-On Call
  • Working Conditions: Ability to work with diverse staff and patients

Other procedures as designated by attending/supervising physician

Job Requirements

Education
• Graduate of accredited PA/NP Program • Michigan PA/NP License • BCLS • ACLS • Maintain CME activity as required by the State and National licensing board

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is seeking an enthusiastic APP for our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow delivers quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region.

Full-time 10 hour shifts - Variable hours
Call rotation
APPs cover the clinic, rounding and potential OR procedures
Adult - Outpatient and Inpatient
New Grads welcome to apply

UM Health-Sparrow Offers:

Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits
Malpractice insurance
Learn more about this position by contacting:

Melissa Lucero, Sr. Recruiter
Office: (517) 364-5817
Email: melissa.lucero@UMHSparrow.org

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Fields of study

  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery