REGISTERED NURSE - Ann Arbor, United States - University of Michigan Health System

Description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $38.26-$59.35 / hour

• Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

The benefit package includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Responsibilities*

• Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
• Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
• This RN position is essential in managing acute and chronic patient care for pre/post-transplant patients. Provide skilled observations, telephone triage and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
• Manage patients post procedural and/or for IV infusion therapy
• Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community providers on patient population.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
• Potential to support outreach efforts.

Expectations:

• Critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Willingness to adapt to different populations within Transplant Center after successful Orientation.
• Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
• Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
• This RN position is essential in managing acute and chronic patient care for pre/post-transplant patients. Provide skilled observations, telephone triage and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
• Manage patients post procedural and/or for IV infusion therapy
• Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community providers on patient population.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
• Potential to support outreach efforts.

Expectations:

• Critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Willingness to adapt to different populations within Transplant Center after successful Orientation.

? Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
? Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
? This RN position is essential in managing acute and chronic patient care for pre/post-transplant patients. Provide skilled observations, telephone triage and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
? Manage patients post procedural and/or for IV infusion therapy
? Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community providers on patient population.
? Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
? Potential to support outreach efforts.
Expectations:
? Critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
? Customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
? Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
? Knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and reinforcement related to transplant processes, including but not limited to telephone intervention and face-to-face meetings in both individual and group settings.
? Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
? Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
? Willingness to adapt to different populations within Transplant Center after successful Orientation.

Nursing Specific Info

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at

Required Qualifications*

- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
- Three years of nursing experience as an RN
- Demonstrated competency in the care of immunocompromised patients.
- 1-2 years experience caring for transplant patients.
- Transplant Certification (CCTC/CCTN) within three years of hire.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

- Recent 3 years nursing experience in the inpatient setting

- Minimum of 2 years experience in Operating Room, Procedural Area, or ICU setting.
- 2-5 years of nursing experience in the Ambulatory Care setting.
- Experience in the acute care of transplant patients
- Knowledge of UMHS nursing policies and standards of practice.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday; potential weekends and holidays as clinic needs arise, hours may be variable (based on patient and volume needs)
Location: Onsite work located in the Transplant Center (Taubman Center). Work location could change based on patient needs. Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.