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
Pavilion 10 Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit is a 48-bed adult telemetry step-down unit specializing in the delivery of care to post-operative patients who have undergone cardio-thoracic surgeries such as heart valve replacements/repairs, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) implants, heart and lung transplants, various lung surgeries and esophageal surgeries.
Responsibilities*
To develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the Pavilion 10, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit new
employee orientation program.
To identify Pavilion 10's ongoing staff educational needs and facilitate inservices as appropriate to the needs of the nursing team.
To provide, and coordinate nursing focused institutional educational initiatives for unit staff.
To design and implement staff development plans.
These activities are done in collaboration with the Pavilion 10 Nursing Leadership Team.
To demonstrate the clinical nursing role through direct patient care, role modeling, and consultation to nursing and other members of the
health care team.
Responsibilities will include to:
Staff a minimum of 24 hrs per week
Develop, coordinate, execute, evaluate, and update nursing, tech and student orientation for the
Pavilion 10, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit.
Develop, educate, and evaluate unit preceptors.
Coordination of multidisciplinary, interdepartmental orientation experiences.
In collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Director and Nursing Leadership Team, monitor and evaluate
the orientees performance in the clinical area during the first 6 months of employment.
Provide regular communication to the director and orientee regarding the orientees performance/progress. Provide
remedial orientation/education as needed.
Identify staffs on-going educational requirements and facilitate continuing education as appropriate
Conduct individualized and group learning programs for nursing and tech staff based on needs
assessments and monitoring of the units clinical patient care standards and outcomes.
Assist in the design and implementation of staff developmental plans with respect to education..
Facilitate the completion of unit based mandatories and institutional regulatory requirements.
Actively participate in Pavilion 10 Nursing Leadership Team, research, CQI and facility wide educational
groups.
Maintain accurate documentation in hospital records and other databases.
Serve as nursing role model through the provision of direct patient care in all treatment areas of the
Pavilion 10 on a regular basis.
? Mentor staff through professional development
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
Bachelors degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent cardio-thoracic surgery experience.
- Current experience coordinating staff education and teaching experience with a variety of settings (formal, informal, groups, 1:1 etc.)
- Proficient computer skills (excel, word, etc.,)
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*
BSN or MSN preferred
Current PCCN, ACLS, VAD-C or other population related certification
Two or more years of experience in an adult telemetry unit or ICU.
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 evidenced by excellence in verbal and written communication skills among
shifts, positive and professional attitude, and ability to provide direct and effective feedback
Demonstrated excellent organizational, and leadership skills including working with a team.
Demonstrated excellent clinical patient care skills and problem solving skills. Demonstrated unit and
committee involvement with evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities as evidenced by two or
more years in the Charge Nurse Role, two or more years of teaching skills including two years'
preceptor experience.
Demonstrated ability to model and promote positive, constructive, and professional relationships.
Demonstrated ability to successfully work with others in assessing, designing and implementing
innovative educational programs.
Demonstrated ability to create and support an environment characterized by safe discussion,
constructive feedback, conflict resolution and direct communication.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate change, develop creative solutions, prioritize, problem solve, and
evaluate outcomes.
Track record of active involvement and leadership in unit and institutional teams.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership experience with demonstrated knowledge of adult learning concepts and the nursing
developmental model.
Demonstrated ability to utilize an evidenced based data driven approach to facilitate/create change at
the bedside
Demonstrated interest/involvement in patient/staff quality and safety
Demonstrated ability to produce quality academic work (ie:abstacts, posters and formal presentations)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with nursing leadership to resolve clinical and operational issues
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 $44.83-$69.71/ 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
Work Schedule Hours/Week: 36 hours (Expected to staff a minimum of 24 hrs per week)
Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift with occasional day rotation when needed, hours may vary, must be flexible to accommodate needs of the unit, will involve minimum of 2 shifts per week in clinical staffing
Location: (Pavilion 10, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit) 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 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.