REGISTERED NURSE (Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital-Postpartum)

Postpartum-Newborn Nurse

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 staff of the Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital Postpartum-Newborn unit are committed to the care of postpartum mothers and newborns in an environment that supports and empowers families. Common diagnoses include vaginal or assisted birth, cesarean birth, post-operative and re-admission patients, multiple birth, newborn complications (e.g. hypoglycemia, transient tachypnea of the newborn, jaundice, sepsis, poor feeding), procedures (e.g. circumcision), health screening, pain and comfort management, identification of, and intervention with, postpartum and newborn complications in the mother-baby setting.

Postpartum-Newborn nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Postpartum-Newborn nurses work in collaboration with, and provide direction and delegation with, clerical staff, patient care technicians, and students. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Postpartum-Newborn nurses include (but are not limited to) the VVWH Nursing Standards of Care and AWHONN Standards; upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of Michigan Medicine and all policies, guidelines, procedures and processes; and participating in professional leadership opportunities on the unit (i.e. participation in unit committees, charge nurse, new employee orientation precepting, teaching classes and in-services, etc.).

Ability to work up to 40 hours/week on Day shift (7am-3:30pm) or A-shift (7am-7:30pm) during orientation

Successfully complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) credentialing within the first three (3) months

Ability to promote the VVWH values to empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; inspire and be inspired by our colleagues worth, significance and integrity; cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

Two (2) years of current experience as a RN working inpatient Mother/Baby, Postpartum, Medical-Surgical, Labor & Delivery, LDR or LDRP setting

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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree highly desired

Certification in obstetrics, newborn or pediatric specialty

Completion of the STABLE course

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 $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 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Hours- 36 (0.9 FTE) hours /week

Shift- 12-hours PM-shifts (7pm-730am) Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and taking on-call per collective bargaining agreement

Location: Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital 9 East & 9 West

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census based on collective bargaining agreement

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. 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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.