Job of The Week: Nurse Practitioner

This week’s featured job is a Nurse Practitioner for the College of Human Medicine (job posting 1100444). If you are interested in caring for patients in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities within the Lansing community, this may be the role for you.

The College of Human Medicine is dedicated to educating exemplary physicians, discovering new knowledge, and providing service both at home and abroad. By providing outstanding care and promoting the inclusion and needs of all people, the College of Human Medicine fosters an environment that enhances its community. MSU Health Care Family Medicine is a practice of mainly family physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff who provide the full spectrum of primary care services for adults and children at two locations within the MSU Clinical Center.

In this position, you will be a part of a group of geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners who deliver high-quality care to older adults and many care facilities across Lansing. You will work closely with geriatricians in a team-based care model, delivering continuity of care, acute care, preventive care, and hospital discharge management. You will provide a welcoming environment for residents and students in all patient care settings. 

This position requires knowledge equivalent to one to two years of post-bachelor’s degree work, such as a master’s degree in nursing, or one to three years of work experience in direct nursing care. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan. Find a complete list of required and desired qualifications in the listing. 

Learn more on the College of Human Medicine website. To learn more or apply for this position, please visit the MSU Careers website. Applications require a CV/cover letter and should be submitted by January 13.

Job of the Week: On-Call Technical Aide

This week, MSU Human Resources is featuring a job posting for an on-call Technical Aide with the MSU College of Human Medicine and the Mott Department of Public Health (job posting 984176). MSUCHM is seeking a Community Health Worker to assist with a clinical trial to evaluate the MI MOM app, supporting pregnant and postpartum women. You will play a large role supporting patients and assisting with technical operations.

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is dedicated to educating exemplary physicians, discovering new knowledge, and providing service both at home and abroad. By providing outstanding care and promoting the inclusion and needs of all people, the College of Human Medicine fosters an environment that enhances their community. The Mott Department of Public Health focuses on the population’s health from its home base in Flint, Michigan, and its mission is to eliminate health disparities in diverse populations with the ultimate goal of attaining the highest level of health for all individuals and groups.

In this position, you would provide online patient support through live chat sessions, develop location-based resource lists, and maintain connections with local agencies. You will also facilitate appointments, conduct home visits, and find resources such as transportation all while doing so in a respectful manner, handling sensitive subjects with kindness and compassion. You may also be in charge of data entry and collection. 

The education, experience and skills desired for this role include a high school diploma, experience working with clients in pregnancy and postpartum, and strong computer and technological skills. It is also important that you have a current Community Health Worker certificate, strong communication skills, respectful problem-solving abilities, and excellent organizational skills. 


Learn more about the MSU College of Human Medicine here and about the Mott Department of Public Health here. To learn more about this position or if you are interested in applying online, please visit the Careers @ MSU website for more information! Applications require a resume and cover letter, and should be submitted by September 30th.