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*
- Identify and access the needs of the PACU staff for orientation and in-service programs with the support of the OR/PACU CNS.
- Investigate, design, and implement competency-based orientation/evaluation with the support of the OR/PACU CNS.
- Coordinate, collaborate, with and support Unit Based Committee in-service and staff development programs.
- Evaluate and modify orientation based on clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness.
- Coordinate and monitor PACU staff regarding mandatory hospital competencies and mandatory in-service attendance.
- Provide consultation in the area of clinical expertise to PACU staff
- Assist in the development and acquisition of unit resource materials.
- Promote attendance at continuing education programs and involvement in professional organization (ASPAN AACN) activities by unit staff.
- Provide patient care to maintain clinical competence, act as a role model, and assist in monitoring unit practices.
- Assist in the maintenance of nursing practice standards.
- Participate in the development of procedures, protocols and guidelines for the PACU.
- Coordinate performance improvement programs activities.
- Provide consultation and clinical expertise to other departmental PACU settings and procedure areas.
- Provide and coordinate continued educational (CE) opportunities to PACU staff including annual nursing Blitz.
- Promote use of and embed evidence based practice, involving nursing sensitive indicators.
- Provide consultation to other institutional committees (e.g. EDU,C4).
- Develop and coordinate off-shift clinical resources (e.g. DVD in-service, educational posters, instruction manuals, website postings).
- Educate, support and mentor off-shift clinical experts
- Encourage and coordinate abstract and poster creation for UHMS and national organizations.
- Facilitate support of embedded clinical experts and support off shift staff.
This position includes a 40% staffing component.
Required Qualifications*
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education and experience.
- Three or more years of recent clinical experience in Pre-Op, Phase I, and Phase II within the past five years.
- Two or more years of recent experience as a preceptor and/or charge nurse.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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 (MSN).
- Experience in teaching, development of learning objectives, and program planning.
- Previous nursing education and/or nursing leadership experience.
- CPAN, CAPA or specialty nursing certification.
- Active membership in a professional nursing specialty organization at the local, state, or national level.
- Experience with professional presentations and/or publications related to the care of surgical patients.
- Proficiency with technology and software, including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Canva, and similar applications.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice.
- Demonstrated ability to educate, coach, and support the professional development of nursing staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with staff, leadership, patients, and families.
- Highly motivated, innovative, and forward-thinking, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the UH PACU team.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement meaningful change.
- Detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and flexible.
Why Work at Michigan?
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 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 as Nursing Framework RSAM Competent.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework RSAM levels range from Level Competent to Expert.
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: 40 hours/week; 4- 10 hour shifts
Shift: Variable start times. May include weekend, afternoon, and night shifts to meet unit educational needs.
Location: University Hospital- PACU
Note: 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.