REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care Decentralized Float: Orthopedics/Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Clinics, Neurosciences, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

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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*

  • The Decentralized Float Nurse in the department of CMC-orthopedics, PM&R and Neurosciences is accountable for the delivery of culturally sensitive, age specific direct nursing care for these patient populations in multiple ACU?s under the CMC, PM&R and Neurosciences segment. The patient population served in this segment includes pediatric, adolescent and adult patients, requiring coordination of care across diverse age groups and clinical needs. 
  • Perform phone triage, including assessment, screening, clinical advice, nurse visits (in person/ video visit) in-clinic hands on procedures, and other duties assigned.  
  • Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care. 
  • Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources. 
  • Provide functional supervision to assistive personnel; collaborate with colleagues, other disciplines, and health care/community services to promote continuity of care

The Registered Nurse in the CMC-Orthopedics, PM&R and Neuroscience  clinics supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patients; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers. The Registered Nurse demonstrates adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives. The Registered Nurse shows a willingness to adapt to different populations as adult urology medicine demands. Orientation and training provided for new subspecialties on expansion of division.

Expectations

  • Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers).
  • Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skill within all levels of the health care team.

Required Qualifications*

  • Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Michigan.
  • Two (2) or more years of recent (in last 3 years) performing direct patient care with adult medical or surgical patients.
  • And at least one of the following: Two years of experience with adult orthopedics or adult neurology or the adult physical medicine and rehabilitation population.

    NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
    RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
    You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Previous experience as a float nurse. 
  • BSN
  • Previous experience in ambulatory care.
  • Ambulatory phone triage experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of recent (in last 5 years) experience with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC.  Computer/typing skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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 $43.46- $67.40/ 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

Nursing Specific Info

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 (734) 936-5183.

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.

Work Schedule

  • Hours: 40 hrs./wk. Monday through Friday. Potential Weekends and Holidays. This is not a remote position.
  • Shift: Days, Variable shifts. Flexibility in scheduling is required. 
  • Location: Location varies based on assignment and will include any on or off-site locations where the patient populations in this posting are served. 

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.