Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Michigan (or proof of application)
National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (may be obtained after hire)
DEA registration and Michigan Controlled Substance License (PA) or DEA registration (NP) through credentialing
3+ years of ICU experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
Central line placement experience
Responsibilities
Manage ICU admissions and conduct comprehensive patient assessments in a fast-paced critical care environment
Diagnose and treat critically ill patients as a first-line provider alongside intensivist physicians
Perform critical care documentation and maintain accurate, timely clinical records
Execute bedside procedures within your scope of practice and credentials, including central line placements and other critical care interventions
Collaborate with physicians, consultants, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
Provide patient and family education and care coordination
Ensure safe, efficient delivery of ICU-level inpatient care
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced critical care environment
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Potential for professional development through certifications like ACLS after hire
Engagement in comprehensive patient care and education
Impactful role in improving patient outcomes in critical situations
Full Job Description
Manage ICU admissions and conduct comprehensive patient assessments in a fast-paced critical care environment
Diagnose and treat critically ill patients as a first-line provider alongside intensivist physicians
Perform critical care documentation and maintain accurate, timely clinical records
Execute bedside procedures within your scope of practice and credentials, including central line placements and other critical care interventions
Collaborate with physicians, consultants, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
Provide patient and family education and care coordination
Ensure safe, efficient delivery of ICU-level inpatient care
Qualifications
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Michigan (or proof of application)
National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (may be obtained after hire)
DEA registration and Michigan Controlled Substance License (PA) or DEA registration (NP) through credentialing
3+ years of ICU experience as an Advanced Practice Provider
Central line placement experience
**Education:**
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (CCNE or NLNAC) or Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA)
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
