STAFF NURSE (TEMP) (University Hospital-6C, Medicine Pulmonary)

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Job Summary

6C Medicine Pulmonary Unit

6C is a 32-bed unit that provides 24-hour nursing care to adult patients. 
6C is the home floor for Internal Medicine.
Total patient care is utilized as 6Cs nursing care delivery system.
Within this system, RNs assume the role of Patient Care Coordinator responsible for planning patient care from admission to discharge.
Types of patients treated on 6C include pulmonary patients present with compromise of the cardiopulmonary system.
Many of the patient population on 6C are transferred to this unit from the adjacent Critical Care Medicine Unit.
These patients can often be a challenge to your nursing skills in the areas of assessment and clinical intervention.
Medicine patients are typically admitted with problems such as asthma, Wegners granuloma, COPD, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolus, pneumothorax, pneumonia, sarcoidosis and cystic fibrosis.
Internal medicine patients are admitted with a variety of diseases.
Our patient ages range from adults to the elderly.
Typical patients present with diabetes, renal failure, liver disease, HTN and CHF.

6C offers 8 and 12 hour shifts, a variety of shift rotations, comprehensive orientation, career development and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
If you have a passion for nursing, 6C is where you want to be.

These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* In addition: Unit- based temporary employees who have worked 400 hours in a calendar year then become a Per Diem employee and have an obligation to pay dues or service fees as covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* Once the employee meets the 400 hour threshold, they then are a union member for the duration of employment as Per Diem.Temporary APRN employees and MVC temporary employees are not eligible for Per Diem status.

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.

Responsibilities*

  • Provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to a varied patient population.
  • Participate as a member of the collaborative health team.
  • Work closely with patients/family members.
  • Coordinate nursing care to patients through utilization of the nursing process.
  • Provide nursing consultation both inter/intra departmentally.
  • Resource nursing staff on unit policies, procedures, practices and patient care equipment.
  • Act as a preceptor and role model to nursing staff.
  • Coordinate and participate in health team activities.
  • Perform within the charge nurse role. Participate on nursing committees.
  • Participation in clinical leadership, i.e., unit policies/procedures, QI.
  • Participates/leads in a specific area of focus.

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

Current Michigan RN license for all candidates that have passed the NCLEX.
**GN applicants will be considered for this position. The selected Graduate Nurse candidate will have 45 days from date of hire to successfully pass the NCLEX for Michigan RN licensure.

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*

  • BSN preferred
  • One (1) or more years of experience at the University of Michigan Hospital.
  • Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
  • Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills within all levels of the health care team, as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced by preceptor and charge nurse experience.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
  • Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
  • Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
  • Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
  • Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and Groupwise.

Work Schedule

Shift: TBD
Hours: 8 & 12 hour shifts
Number of hours dependent on the needs of the unit

Location: University Hospital- 6C, Pulmonary Medicine Unit

No guarantee of work at any time.  Shifts can and sometimes will be cancelled.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

PER DIEM/UNIT-BASED TEMPORARY NURSE GUIDELINES

1. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary employee working three or more shifts per scheduling period will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per scheduling period (8 hours = 1 shift). The contractual definition of a weekend applies for Per Diem or unit-based temporary employees.*
Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses who preschedule two or fewer shifts per scheduling period do not have to meet the weekend requirements.
They may add additional UNANTICIPATED SHIFTS ONLY.

2. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be expected to work a portion of scheduled shifts on off shifts (recommended guide: 25%).

3. Managers may establish additional guidelines based upon individual unit scheduling requirements. Therefore, it is recommended that managers and per diem nurses or unit-based temporary meet to discuss specific unit
expectations.

4. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be scheduled to work the number of shifts during holiday weeks that reflects his/her normal scheduling pattern. Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses should be scheduled to work shifts during three out of the six holiday weeks and one of these weeks should be Christmas or New Year's week. (A week is defined as Sunday through Saturday during which the holiday falls).

Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses are to be scheduled after all regular staff are scheduled per contract language.

*Guidelines apply to all Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses regardless of hire date.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

These job openings are for a Unit-Based Temporary RN positions at University Hospital Unit 6C.

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.
These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* In addition:
Unit- based temporary employees who have worked 400 hours in a calendar year then become a
Per Diem employee and have an obligation to pay dues or service fees as covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* Once the employee meets the 400 hour threshold, they then are a union member for the duration of employment as Per Diem.
Temporary APRN employees and MVC temporary employees are not eligible for Per Diem status.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.