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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. The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time PA/NP to join the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic team . The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow delivers exceptional quality care in a diverse and family-friendly community and is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region. * Level 1 Trauma Center * Clinic and inpatient * 10 hour shifts * Rotational Call Schedule * EPIC EMR * Top performer in quality initiatives Position is hospital-employed and offers: * Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage * Relocation assistance negotiable, 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME benefits * Malpractice insurance Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. #LI-ML1 Location: Sparrow Hospital Activation Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Expiration Date: Friday, January 1, 2027 Apply Here