REGISTERED NURSE (Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital)

Job Title

Perinatal Nurse

Job Description

The staff of the Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital Labor and Delivery and High Risk combined units are committed to the care of obstetrical triage, antepartum, intrapartum, peri-operative, postpartum and peri-anesthesia women, their fetuses, and their newborns, in a setting of general and moderate nursing care and an environment that supports and empowers families. Common diagnoses include labor; vaginal or assisted singleton/higher-order multiple birth; procedural pre- and post-anesthesia; obstetric, fetal, and gynecological surgical procedures; newborn transition; fetal complications; fetal demise; electronic fetal/uterine activity monitoring; pain, comfort, and coping management; identification of and intervention with labor, and complex obstetric, medical, and surgical complications impacting the childbearing woman and her fetus(s).

Perinatal Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Nurses work in collaboration with, and provide direction and delegation with, clerical staff, patient care technicians, and surgical technologists. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Perinatal Nurses include (but are not limited to) the VVWH Nursing Standards of Care, AORN Standards, ASPAN Standards, AWHONN Standards; upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of Michigan Medicine; supporting 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 inservices, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Minimum 1 year moderate care experience AND a minimum of one year of either med surg/ICU/ED/OR.
• 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

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.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree highly desired
• One year adult Med/Surg, stepdown or ICU experience
• Certification in obstetrics specialty or electronic fetal monitoring.
• Certification in peri-operative nursing (e.g. CNOR) or peri-anesthesia nursing (e.g. CPAN)
• ACLS or OB ACLS certification.
• Successful completion of AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring course

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 worlds 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

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- 36 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

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.

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