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!
Salary range for RSAM Registered Nurses $41.44 - $64.45 / 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*
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate new employee orientation.
- Investigate, design, and implement competency-based orientation/evaluation.
- Evaluate and modify orientation based on clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate and facilitate the completion of unit-based mandatories/competencies and institutional regulatory requirements.
- Conduct individualized and group learning programs for members of the nursing staff.
- Identify ongoing educational needs and facilitate in-services and staff development programs.
- Participate in the development of procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Assist in the development and acquisition of unit resource materials
- Actively participate as a member of the UBC as well as in-unit improvement efforts such as research, and CQI. Chair and/or participate in hospital-wide nursing governance committees as needed.
- Provide information and promote attendance at continuing education (CE) programs and involvement in professional organization activities by unit staff. Encourage and coordinate abstract and poster creation for UMHS and national organizations.
- Remain knowledgeable in relevant care standards and assist in the maintenance of nursing practice standards.
- Provide consultation in clinical expertise to the nursing team and other departments.
- Coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement program activities.
- Facilitate support of clinical experts through the nursing framework.
Nursing Specific Info
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:
ENC- COMPETENT.
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT to ENC-EXPERT TO ENC-MASTERY
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.
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
- Bachelor?s degree in Nursing OR
Associates degree/diploma in Nursing along with a Master?s degree in Nursing - ACLS certification
- At least 2 or more current years (within the past 5 years) of Interventional cardiology Heart Failure and Structural Heart bedside nursing experience providing complex care to complex adult patients, in addition to demonstrated expert clinical leadership abilities.
- Candidate must be able to provide direct patient care and competent in intra-procedural monitoring and administration of sedation/analgesia, to post-op recovery and patient/family education, for a variety of adult patients, accommodating both the in-patient and out-patient populations to demonstrate the clinical nursing role.
- Experience with teaching in a clinical setting
- Leadership experience as an RN, including, but not limited to the following roles: Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Unit-Based Committee, or Nursing Governance member.
- Experience as an RN utilizing EMR, preferred candidate would have super-user status
- Experience as an RN participating in continuous quality improvement processes/projects
- Advanced computer skills, including experience with google docs/forms/data analysis
NOTE: 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*
- Strong work ethic as evidenced by attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication as evidenced by evaluation and exemplars
- MSN preferred with a focus on nursing education or quality improvement
- Clear understanding of current educational needs of the Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure and Structural Heart staff as evidenced by a cover letter and personal statement
- High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes.
- Excellent customer relation skills and a commitment to the principles of Family Centered Care.
- Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Applies current literature/research to problems in practice area as evidenced by submission of poster or literary publication.
- Able to set goals in a self-directed manner.
- Documented ability to effectively mentor nurse colleagues
- Knowledge of the principles of adult learners.
- Documented demonstration of professional behavior and effective leadership
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift/Days/Hours: Primarily Day Shift, Monday thru Friday. On call for weekdays, holidays and weekends required with 30-minute response time.
**Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit.
Education: 50% and Staffing: 50%
Primary staffing will be within all Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure and Structural Heart Labs on CV2a, CPU.
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
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.
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.