Locum Emergency Medicine NP/PA in Lansing, Michigan

Emergency Department APP

McLaren Greater Lansing is building a float pool of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) to support its Level III Emergency Department. APPs will function independently in the Fast Track area while working alongside attending emergency physicians and residents.

Facility Overview

• Level III Emergency Department

• Annual ED volume: ~40,150 visits

• Average 110 patients per day, divided among providers

• 50-bed ED

• 20% admission rate from ED

• Approximately 60% of hospital admissions originate from the ED

• EMR: Cerner

APP Role & Responsibilities

• Independent coverage of Fast Track (“VUE”), a 10-bed area within the ED

• Attending physicians available 24/7 for consultation and case review

• No supervision required for resident cases (handled by physicians)

• Fast Track patients may transition to main ED as needed

Schedule & Coverage

• One APP shift daily: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, 7 days/week

• Single physician coverage from 2:00 AM – 8:00 AM

• Peak physician coverage from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (3 physicians on duty)

• Emergency Medicine residents cover an average of two shifts per day at varied times

Clinical Support & Services

• 24/7 Radiology and Laboratory services

• AABB Blood Bank

• Pathology

• Operating Room

• All surgical specialties available

• OB patients are sent directly to Labor & Delivery

• Transfer protocols:

  • Pediatrics → Sparrow

  • Stroke → McLaren Flint

  • Severe trauma → Sparrow

Requirements

• Board Certified NP or PA

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience

• Active Michigan medical license (IMLC not accepted)

• DEA (verbal confirmation at name clear)

• ACLS and ATLS certifications

• Clean background for expedited credentialing

• Must be local provider (required, no exceptions)

• NPDB self-query within 30 days at presentation

Credentialing & Compliance

• Immunization and occupational health clearance required:

  • Hep B, MMR, Varicella (vaccines or titers)

  • Current season Flu

  • COVID documentation

  • TB within 12 months

  • Tdap within 10 years

• Site uses DocTime for clock-in/clock-out (no timesheets accepted)

Additional Notes

• Board certification required

• Med staff fees are not reimbursed

• Travel and expense reimbursement subject to McLaren policy limitations