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 RSAM Competent, Registered Nurses $43.10-$67.03/ 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*
- Leading, designing, and implementing the units orientation program in collaboration with the supervisors/CNS/director which may include scheduling, preceptor/mentor development and training, record keeping, MiChart assessments and efficiency, etc.
- Develop standard orientation documents for staff nurses.
- Staff educational/competency needs assessment
- Participating in the annual education planning for infusion oncology across the network
- Collaborating with the clinic and inpatient CNS/ENC
- Developing and maintaining website resources for oncology clinic staff in collaboration with the oncology CNS
- Conduct education assessment surveys on a regular schedule to determine learning needs of nurses.
- Coordinate in-services based on results of education assessment surveys and other identified needs for learning.
- Provide and coordinate continued education (CE) opportunities for staff nurses.
- Become a superuser for MiChart and act as a resource to clinical staff.
- Partner with ambulatory care and inptatient leadership and other roles on quality improvement initiatives. This includes designing/planning, implementation, and re-evaluation of initiatives. Report on quality improvement projects to ambulatory care leadership and staff.
- Develop/revise patient education materials in partnership with Unit Based Committees, physicians, staff, and other key stakeholders.
- Assist ambulatory care leadership with special projects as needed.
- Ensure staff complete and maintain required competencies including institutional mandatory requirements.
- Collaborate with ENCs across ambulatory care with goal of establishing a network and sharing best practices. partnering with other ENCs on nursing practice, process improvement and other identified projects for ambulatory care.
- Assist in the development of protocols, standing orders and guidelines.
- Promote the use of evidenced based practice in the ambulatory care setting.
- Encourage and assist with development of abstracts for speaking and poster sessions at conferences.
- Encourage and support nursing staff advancing in the professional development framework.
- Attends and participates in conferences and continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature, research on evidence-based practice and health policy.
- The ENC will act as a liaison between clinical support staff and the leadership team.
- Membership and participation in health system committees.
- Serve on committee and task forces as needed.
- Always promote and demonstrate High Reliability Organization principles.
- Assist with staffing when critical needs arise.
- Accurately maintain documentation in the electronic medical record as well as other systems.
- There is a staffing component to this role
Expectations
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
- Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.
- Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and reinforcement related to oncologic conditions including, but not limited to, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, oral therapy, infusion, etc.
- Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
- Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
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 TO ENC- MASTERY PLUS
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 license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
- Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three (3) or more years (in the last 5 years) RN oncology nursing experience
- Three (3) or more years (in the last 5 years) RN experience working in a pediatric care setting
- Three (3) or more years (in the last 5 years) RN experience working in an infusion setting
- Experience as a charge nurse, preceptor, and/or unit/organizational committee work
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*
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Certification in Oncology Nursing
- Knowledge of oncology protocols, policies, resources, and infusion protocols
- Chemo Competence (ONS or Michigan Medicine)
- Experience in teaching, writing objectives and program planning
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change, direct nursing practice, prioritize, problem solve, evaluate outcomes and delegate as evidenced by previous employment experience
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as evidence by excellence in verbal and written communication skills, positive and professional attitude, and ability to provide direct and effective feedback. Other characteristics include adaptability, flexibility, ability to establish working relationships, detail oriented, and demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Knowledge of Michigan Medicine?s policies and procedures
- Demonstrated computer competency including the use of Microsoft word, excel, power point and outlook
- Proficiency in MiChart
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Expertise in quality improvement and LEAN programs
- High level of self-motivation
Work Schedule
- Hours/Week: Full time, 40 hours/week.
- Shift/Hours/Days: Primarily day shift, requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit(s). May include evenings and weekends
- Location: Pediatric Infusion Mott Hospital
- There is a staffing component to this work.
- The ability to travel is required.
Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
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.
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 employment opportunity employer.