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 Cardiac Procedural Recovery Unit provides Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia and post-procedure care for patients undergoing:
- Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures
- Electrophysiology procedures
- Cardiac implantable electronic device procedures
- Structural heart procedures
The ideal candidate is an experienced cardiac AND critical care nurse who can recognize and respond to rapid changes in patient condition while providing safe, efficient care throughout the immediate recovery and discharge process.
Required Qualifications*
- Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in Michigan
- Minimum of two years of current critical care or PACU experience, with cardiac nursing or cardiac procedural recovery experience required. **
- Minimum of two years of current nursing experience in the following cardiac and high-acuity settings:
- Cardiac/Cardiovascular intensive care unit
- Surgical intensive care unit
- Emergency Room
- Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
- Interventional cardiology or cardiac procedural area
- Experience caring for patients during immediate post-procedure or postoperative recovery
- Experience providing both Phase I and Phase II recovery care
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and recognition of clinically significant dysrhythmias
Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to acute changes in airway, respiratory, neurological, and hemodynamic status
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*
- Direct experience recovering patients following:
- Diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Electrophysiology studies or cardiac ablation
- Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator procedures
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Transcatheter valve or other structural heart procedures
- Experience with femoral and radial access-site assessment and management
- Experience managing arterial or venous sheaths, vascular closure devices, and post-procedure activity restrictions, as permitted by institutional policy
- Experience recognizing and responding to post-cardiac-procedure complications, including
- Experience with arterial lines, temporary pacing, vasoactive medications, and other advanced monitoring or therapies used by the unit
Desired Skills and Attributes:
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced procedural environment
Competence in airway assessment, oxygen delivery, and emergency response
Effective communication with patients, families, anesthesia professionals, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and procedural teams
- Ability to provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications, access-site care, activity restrictions, warning signs, and discharge instructions
- Strong attention to detail when completing handoffs, medication reconciliation, documentation, and discharge-readiness assessments
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and compassionate care
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.
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
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- 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
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 (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
- (0.9) FTE 36 hours/per week. Shift: Day/Night rotating (3) 12-hour shifts (7a-730p, 7p-730a)
- No call required: Minimum 1 Saturday per schedule
- Location: Cardiovascular Center-CPU observation/recovery
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position
Additional Information
Always strives to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem by offering constructive, creative ideas.
We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.
Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:
www.med.umich.edu/cvc/pdf/cvcpotentialteam.pdf
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.