REGISTERED NURSE (Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and Procedure Area)

Pediatric Cardiology Nurse

Provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to our congenital and acquired heart disease patients, ranging in age from newborn to adulthood. This position supports the division of Pediatric Cardiology, providing flexible coverage and assistance with the increasing work of the nurses in the department. This work includes: Pre and post procedural care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedure, administering medication and providing vital sign and EKG monitoring for chemical stress testing, and triage support for pediatric cardiology patients. Family centered care is provided in collaboration with all members of the health care team in this highly specialized population. Candidate must be a team player who is highly motivated to provide excellent care in a highly technical environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of two (2) years recent (within the last 18 months) Moderate Care RN or Critical Care RN experience to include caring for Pediatric patients with Congenital Heart disease or
• Minimum of (3) years recent (within the last 18 months) Pediatric PACU experience
• Demonstrated understanding of common congenital heart defects and indicated surgical correction.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire

This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of patients and objects for long periods of time.

Resume Required (for Both Internal & External Applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic ICU experience
• Procedural sedation experience
• BSN
• PALS

Expectations Of Position:

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to think critically and problem solve effectively

Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to varying schedules and different work environments

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.

Work Schedule Hours per week: 20 hours Shift/ Days/ Hours: Day shift; 8 hour shifts. Shift start/stop times vary from 9:00am- 5:30pm Location: Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and Procedure Area 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.