Clinical Skills and Knowledge:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse in this role will provide nursing care to patients and families in the Pediatric Adolescent Medicine/Behavioral Health clinic
The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to assess and meet the needs of the patient and family; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; teaches patients and caregivers; orients colleagues and peers; and provides support to the pediatric clinic team including other members of the multidisciplinary team
Independently and completely performs focused assessment to provide the most effective patient care to this patient population
Evaluate, screen and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources
Telephone triage will include: triage calls from patients/families (including Red Calls, symptom calls, follow up), clinicians and other healthcare team members. Portal messaging, encounter follow-up will also be included. Following up on test results.
Responsible for in person & virtual nurse-visits, as well as assisting in other clinic visits
Assist with patient and clinic needs as a part of the Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program, including medication administration
Patient education including on medication, related side effects, new patient diagnoses
Accurately assesses patient's/family's readiness to learn, organizes and executes individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient and families? understanding and modifies approach as necessary
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all team members to improve patient outcomes. Active participation in quality improvement initiatives
Candidate must be able to function with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy
Demonstrates ease in application of hospital policies and unit procedures and protocols. Supports development of department protocols/guidelines.
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills relative to assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to problem solve in a collaborative manner
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Candidate will be expected to demonstrate their ability to function competently with the electronic medical record and other technological applications
Additional responsibilities to be determined based on the needs of the department(s)
Therapeutic Relationships:
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
Professional Relationships:
Recognizes and values professional collaborative communication and the positive effect on patient outcomes
Identifies and utilizes collaborative resources
Functions as an independent and supportive team member and demonstrates empathy and compassion in interactions with team members
Approaches conflict situations in a constructive manner
Readily able to delegate to UAP according to the 5 Rights of Delegation
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Michigan.
Current pediatric ambulatory care RN experience, inclusive of phone triage responsibilities, in basket management
NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Candidates who are not qualified will not be interviewed.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
BSN
Recent RN experience (within the past year) providing care to the pediatric adolescent medicine & behavioral health patient population
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 . Hours: 40 hours per week, five 8-hour shifts
Days: Day shift; Monday through Friday. Specific hours to be determined upon hire, flexibility in days/shift may be required in the future. Flexibility to support other pediatric clinics may be required.
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ambulatory Care Services
Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
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 $38.26-$59.35 / 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
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.
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.
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.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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