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Responsibilities*Provide the delivery of culturally sensitive team-based care models in delivering expert nursing care to a diverse adult patient population in the Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND) Clinic and Endocrine Testing Unit at Domino?s Farms.     Perform telephone triage, including assessment, screening, and clinical advice; direct patient care including injections, patient education, documentation with follow-up, in-clinic hands on procedures, and coordination with ancillary services and related departments, and other duties as assigned.Participate as a member of the collaborative health care team, working closely with patients and their families.Provide functional supervision to assistive personnel; collaborate with colleagues, other disciplines, and health care/community services to promote continuity of care for optimal patient outcomes.  Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care. Independently and completely performs focused assessment to provide best practice patient care for patients and families as appropriate.  Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives. Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources, including UMH policies and protocols.

Expectations 

              Demonstrated ability of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with internal and external customers Demonstrated ability of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with internal and external customers indicated by      interviews, references, and/or performance evaluations.

Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities on clinic, department, and institutional goals/objectives indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluations.Excellent attendance record as evidenced by references and evaluations. Seeks to learn about and optimize the unique contribution inherent in the diversity and culture of each individual.   Recognizes and values professional collaborative communication and the positive effect on patient outcomes. Identifies and utilizes collaborative resources.Provides feedback to appropriate staff members.Functions as an independent and supportive team member, provides assistance to others. Demonstrates empathy and compassion in interactions with team members.Approaches conflict situations in a constructive manner. Seeks to learn about and optimize the unique contribution inherent in the diversity and culture of each individual on the health care team.Demonstrated critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities as indicated by interviews, references and/or performance evaluations.Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals as indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluations.Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality as indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluations. Demonstrated knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and coaching related to chronic conditions including, but not limited to endocrine disorders and other related chronic conditions as indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluations.Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.Prioritizes key nursing diagnoses to address physical and psychosocial/emotional areas.Practice is driven by theory and experience. Independently develops, implements, and evaluates plan of care that recognizes subtle changes in patient condition and adapts plan as needed. Utilizes standard unit technology and uses advanced technology as appropriate. Utilizes computer for basic functions as well as reference on patient conditions and treatment. Accurately assesses patient's/family's readiness to learn, organizes and executes individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient's understanding and modifies approach as necessary. Seeks out additional patient education resources beyond unit. Demonstrates ease in application of hospital policies and unit procedures and protocols. Anticipates, identifies, and intervenes when there are concerns related to patient safety, staff safety and safe medication processes.  Consults documentation to identify trends in patient status and enhance continuity of assessment and ongoing nursing care.Possesses clarity on one's own values and how they affect interactions, relationships and boundary setting. Individualizes communication based on assessment of the patients and families. Incorporates patient/family in planning and implementing care. Demonstrates empathy in interactions with patients/families. Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient/family outcomes. Recognizes ethical issues and seeks assistance in addressing them.Readily able to delegate to UAP according to the 5 Rights of DelegationFacilitates continuity of care and nursing workflow through nurse to nurse                                               Nursing Specific Info

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! 

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ 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 coverage2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vestingGenerous Paid Time Off AllowancesRobust Tuition and Certification support programsLarge 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 LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

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 licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan (RN)Minimum of three (3) years RN experience in the past five (5) years with adult medicine patients in a medical/surgical inpatient unit or Medical Specialties Ambulatory Care Clinic A minimum of two (2) years out of the last five (5) years of RN experience providing care to adult patients whose primary diagnosis is Endocrine in nature, including patients with diagnosis of Diabetes MellitusProficiency with MiChart inbasket management and documentation of patient encounters in electronic health record, e.g., Epic as indicated by interviews, references, and/or performance evaluation in the past three (3) out of five (5) years RN experienceExperience providing patient/family education in past 3 out of 5 years of RN experience.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by interviews, evaluations, and references in past 3 out of 5 years of RN experience.  Desired Qualifications* BSNMinimum of one (1) year out of the last five (5) years of RN experience in an Ambulatory Care ClinicCertified Diabetes Educator (CDCES) certification or willingness to obtain CDCES within two (2) years of employmentOne (1) year out of the last three (3) years of RN experience with telehealth and phone triage nursing, including patient triage and providing education by telephone or patient facing care    Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week. 

Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, 8-hour shifts.  Possible evenings and Saturdays may be required.  Hours may be variable based on patient and volume needs, with flexibility required.

Location: Domino?s Farms MEND Clinic and Endocrine Testing Lab with potential to work in other MEND locations. 

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.