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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.

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 Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ hour  Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hourDay Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hourEvening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hourNight Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hourCharge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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 advancementResponsibilities*Utilize the nursing process to facilitate patient care throughout the heart transplant journey periods.Provide skilled observations, telephone triage and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community patient records on patient populationProvide consultation and participate in problem-solving efforts with nursing staff, medical staff, referring physicians and other disciplines.Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community settings.Provide continuity through preadmission and/or post discharge outpatient visits, including telephone triage and counseling.Provide follow-up on discharge planning with Continuing Care Coordinator, other multi-disciplinary staff and resources in the community.Provide instruction/reinforcement regarding self-care to increase adherence to prescribed treatment.Utilize various resources available within the Ambulatory Care and Department of Internal Medicine/cardiology/hepatology/nephrology transplant settings to determine and meet the needs of the patient/family.Develop collaborative mechanisms with appropriate teams (nurse managers, peers, etc.) for providing patient care.

Education:

Collaborate with Nurse Manager, education coordinator and other health team members on units providing care to patients to identify and support educational needs.Serve as a consultant to nursing personnel and other health care professionals caring for transplant patients.Organizational:Represent the transplant team to external agencies, associations and programs, as appropriate.Initiate, with the interdisciplinary team, evaluation of team process and function, as appropriate.Participate in the development, modification and interpretation of policies and procedures, as neededParticipate in area nursing staff meetings as well as other departmental meetings.Facilitate timely communications to interdisciplinary staff regarding patient needs/plan of care. Include referring physicians as appropriate.Participate in on-going transplant evaluation meetings and the interdisciplinary team process.

Research/Quality Assurance:

Monitor nursing care provided and utilize results of quality monitoring to initiate changes in practices, as indicated.Participate in continuous quality improvement by involvement in teams and by supporting changes recommended through the continuous quality improvement process.Identifying research subjects.Initiating/participating in data collection/analysis.Providing leadership for nursing's participation in research studies.Evaluate, interpret and integrate research findings into clinical practice.

Leadership:

Effectively analyze and prioritize outpatient/service needs.Demonstrate effective time management skills.Demonstrates flexibility with assignments and tasks.Demonstrate effective delegation techniquesIdentify opportunities to implement strategies/make recommendations for cost effective care, when appropriate.Demonstrate problem-solving skills as related to operational and clinical issues within the clinical area and through meeting participation and attendance.

Professional Development:

Assume responsibility for on-going professional development, attending appropriate continuing education, staff development programs, conferences and grand rounds as indicated.Maintain current knowledge of nursing and professional literature in regard to cardiology and heart transplant.Participate with nurse manager in annual evaluation of own performance.Assume responsibility for attendance at the hospital's mandatory continuing education programs annually.

Expectations 

Collaborate with Nurse Manager and other health team members on units providing care to patients to identify and support educational needs.Serve as a consultant to nursing personnel and other health care professionals caring for Pre/ Post transplant patientsParticipate in the development, modification and interpretation of policies and procedures, as needed.Participate in nursing staff meetings as well as other departmental meetings.Facilitate timely communications to interdisciplinary staff regarding patient needs/plan of care. Monitor nursing care provided and utilize results of quality monitoring to initiate changes in practices, as indicated.Participate in continuous quality improvement by supporting changes recommended through the continuous quality improvement process.Assume responsibility for on-going professional development, attending appropriate continuing education, staff development programs, conferences and grand rounds as indicated.Participate with nurse manager in annual evaluation of own performance.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.Five (5) years of RN nursing experience working with adult cardiology patients within the last seven (7) yearsAt least one (1) year of RN experience within the last five (5) years in the setting of Ambulatory Care involving the adult cardiac population

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*2-5 years experience within the last 7 years in the Ambulatory Care setting. Experience in the care of transplant patients within the last 5 years.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by performance and evaluationExperience in the role of a Charge Nurse or equivalent leadership experience.
 Work Schedule

Hours: 32 hours (0.8)
Shift/ Hours:  Day shift (8-hour shift); Monday-Friday. Hours and days may be variable (nontraditional including further weekends/holidays commitment) based on patient and volume needs
Department/Location: Cardiovascular Center (Other work locations as needed to support patient populations seen in other locations)

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.

Additional Information

We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.

Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member.  The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care.  Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:

www.med.umich.edu/cvc/pdf/cvcpotentialteam.pdf

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.