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.
Job Summary
The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections to existing inpatient care facilities.
Responsibilities*
This 48 bed unit on Pavilion 8 provides care to neurology and neurosurgery patients with the following diagnoses: brain and spinal cord tumors, epilepsy, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, head and spinal cord trauma.
- Provide expert nursing care to the patients on Pavilion 8.
- Provide clinical expertise in a consultative role to nursing staff.
- Assess, design, and conduct in-service presentations and competencies for nursing staff regarding clinical nursing care and the learning needs of the adult patient population.
- Investigate, design, evaluate, and modify as necessary nursing care programs in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Supervisor and Clinical Nursing Director.
- To develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate new employee orientation programs.
- To identify Pavilion 8?s ongoing staff educational needs and facilitate in-services as appropriate to the needs of the nursing team.
- Perform unit audits related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Actively participate in the orientation program for staff, including scheduling, preceptor development and training, and precepting nurses and assistive personnel.
- Membership and participation on nursing and hospital wide committees.
- Participate in the development and implementation of unit quality improvement programs and activities in collaboration with the Pavilion 8 tea
- To demonstrate the clinical nursing role through direct patient care, role modeling, and consultation to nursing and other members of the health care team.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for the Pavilion 8 staff.
- The staffing component of this role will reflect clinical as well as educational needs
Required Qualifications*
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.
- Three (3) or more years of recent RN experience with neurology patients (within last 4 years).
- Two (2) or more years recent experience as a clinical preceptor (within last 3 years).
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
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 AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED (for both internal and external applicants).
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- Certification applicable to adult patient population served by this unit.
- Excellent leadership skills in facilitating group dynamic and team development.
- Excellent charge nurse skills as demonstrated by strong organization, which includes proficient use of email Outlook and Microsoft Word and Power point.
- Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience with Adult Acute Care patient population within the last year.
- Participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts
- Supportive of changes recommended through CQI process
- High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes
- Demonstrated evidence within the last year of teaching experiences in post operative 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.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly 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
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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
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.
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: 36 hours/week- may include weekend shifts to meet unit educational needs.
Shift: Night shift, flexibility required to meet unit educational needs.
Responsibilities: 0.7 FTE staffing role, 0.3 ENC staffing role
Location: D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion - Neurology Pavilion 8
All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
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.