REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Brandon Neonatal ICU)

Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse

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.

The Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Michigan is a 59 bed Level IV neonatal center serving our region, state and beyond. We remain one of the state's leading referral centers for premature newborns and infants with complex medical problems, complex surgical problems or unusual anomalies, need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and whole body or selective head cooling for hypothermic neuroprotection. About 80% of the Newborn ICU admissions are inborn and 20% are transported from our referral region and state. We offer 24/7 neonatal transport services with Newborn ICU RNs as members of the transport team. Our specialized nursing team members provide quality nursing care to newborns from the acute phase of illness through recovery. A family-centered approach to care is practiced in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. We provide individualized support and education to families during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge. We empower families to participate in decision making for and in the care of their child.

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Minimum 1-year current Neonatal Intensive Care.
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• Minimum 2 years current pediatric RN experience.
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• Minimum 3 years current critical care experience.
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• Minimum 3 years current labor and delivery experience with high-risk deliveries.

Expectations Of Position

• Ability to remain flexible in response to the rapidly changing clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and accept feedback.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex neonatal patient population.
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving ability and effective communication
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.

A shadow of the clinical environment is required as part of the interview process. Note: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Resume Required (for Both Internal & External Applicants)

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

Desired Qualifications

• BSN
• Recent level IV NICU nursing experience or complex pediatric experience.
• ECMO training, including neonates.
• Critical Care or pertinent clinical certification in area of experience.
• Experience in unit-level leadership or committee roles (charge nurse, UBC, WRC)
• Demonstrated understanding of the scope of a Level IV NICU.
• Critical care transport experience, including that of neonates.
• Complex vascular access/PICC placement experience.
• Bedside OR experience.
• Experience using EPIC code narrator.
• Familiarity with multi-modal respiratory support including high frequency ventilation.

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.

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

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Work Schedule Hours Per Week: 32 hours Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift-8 hour shifts; Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. Other shift patterns may be available. Location: 8 West, Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit 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 employment opportunity employer.