NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – Neurosurgery (SJH Department of Surgery-Detroit, MI) - Henry Ford Health System

Job Title:Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery


Location:Detroit, MI


Department:Neurosurgery


Reports To:Supervising Neurosurgeon


Inpatient/Outpatient:100% inpatient


Case Load:All Ages (mostly adults, 20% children/pediatrics. Consultation for both adult and pediatric neurosurgeon on call.





Position Overview:





Seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our esteemed neurosurgery team at our Level 1 Trauma Comprehensive Stroke Center. This inpatient-only role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with neurological conditions, including trauma and stroke, during the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise in neurosurgery, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. A competitive salary package commensurate with experience will be offered. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!





Inpatient rounding, see consults and round on patients throughout the hospital. ICU care and shared decision making with intensivist teams. Discharge planning and throughout of patients.





Prefer NP or new graduate have ICU experience. If PA and new grad, have hospital experience as a PCT or Nurse Assistant, preferably in an ICU or step-down setting. If not a new grad, prefer some critical care experience or ED experience.








Schedule– 6p-6a, salaried, 240 hours in a 6-week period.





Weekend requirement– Yes, every 4thcurrently.





Call requirement– No. On call may occur if low censused (rare)





OR Time– No.


Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician. Responsibilities: Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.| Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.| Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.| Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.



Qualifications:





· NP – Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)


· PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)


· NP – Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan


· PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)





Licensure and Certification


· Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)


· National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)


· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.


· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


· DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.





Experience


· Prefer NP or new graduate have ICU experience. If PA and new grad, have hospital experience as a PCT or Nurse Assistant, preferably in an ICU or step-down setting. If not a new grad, prefer some critical care experience or ED experience.


· EPIC Experience, preferred.





Skills


· Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills


· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.


· Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.





Conditions of Employment


· Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.


· Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.




Additional Information



+ Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


+ Department: Nurse Practitioners 001


+ Shift: Night Job


+ Union Code: Not Applicable












Additional Details


This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.








Overview


Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .








Benefits





The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.








Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is


committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to


race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,


weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,


or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.