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*
8D Pulmonary Medicine Moderate Care Care Unit:
8D is a 20 private bed unit that provides 24-hour nursing care to adult patients. 8D has 20 beds aimed to provide moderate care and assist with general/telemetry overflow as needed.
Our primary service is Pulmonary Medicine. We are the direct admission unit for those patients that are seen in our home vent clinic. 8D can also accommodate other medicine services as accommodations on the unit. Our unit nurses demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meets the needs of all patients with a variety of disease states. Caring for moderate care patients on 8D does not include the ECMO, CRRT or TAVR procedures.
8D scheduling is based on 12 hour shifts. If you enjoy a challenge with a variety of acuity levels and patient populations, 8D is your next move on your career path.
Required Qualifications*
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan as a RN.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated expert nursing knowledge in the care of inpatient Pulmonary/Medical patient population with 3 or more years of inpatient Pulmonary/Medicine and two or more years telemetry experience is necessary (within the last 5 years).
Candidate must be able to provide direct patient care to demonstrate the clinical nursing role.
Recent (within 2 years) unit and/or central committee involvement with the evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities which include teaching experience, in-service speaker, nursing competency work, etc., as evidenced by current employment and/or resume.
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*
- Initiate pulmonary nursing experience.
- Candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, to include strong facilitative interpersonal skills, skills to successfully resolve conflicts, excellent problem-solving skills and ability to provide direct and effective feedback, as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
- Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently and collaboratively with other health care providers, as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
- Demonstrated ability to portray a professional and positive attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change, direct nursing practice, delegate, and evaluate outcomes, as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
- Demonstrated evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities which include experience in the Charge Nurse Role and preceptor experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current documentation and practice standards and evidence of their application into daily practice.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively share knowledge with others and evaluate learning progress of staff, as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
- Ability to utilize word processing and database programs such as Microsoft Word/Excel and PowerPoint to create new documents, enter data, generate graphs and produce presentations.
- Demonstrated development of staff educational materials, including CEU approved programs.
- Knowledge and experience with the concepts of continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UMMC policies, procedures, and practices is required.
- Professional certifications(s).
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 ENC Registered Nurses $43.10-$68.33/ 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
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:
ENC- COMPETENT NE
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT NE to ENC-EXPERT NE TO ENC-MASTERY NE
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/Week: 36 hours (0.9)
Shift/Hours: Night shift, must be able to assist present ENC with additional night shift education and support.
*Must be flexible to accommodate needs of the unit.
Location: UH 8D
**This position will be 12 hrs (0.3) ENC and 24 hrs (0.6) staffing
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.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.