REGISTERED NURSE: University Hospital (Psychiatric Emergency Services)

Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse

Provide clinical leadership in the nursing care of individuals, families and groups in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) area. Collaborate with team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity in patient care. Participate with health team members for problem solving areas.

Patient Care

• Utilize the nursing process to provide bio-psychosocial nursing care to the patient/family and document that process on the patient record.
• Recognize patients/family's needs that require intervention by other resources, make referrals and contact the appropriate internal department.
• Patient Education: Assess and teach patients and families about psychiatric disorders and the application of the therapeutic plan.
• Act as an advocate of the patient/family in interactions with the inpatient and community teams. Use the process of triage to assist the patient in obtaining timely and appropriate care consulting with the health team as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to provide continuity of patient and family care.
• Assist physicians with treatments and examinations and carry out medical orders.
• Provide support to patient/families through utilization of both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques appropriate for age and physical condition.
• Liaison with other UM Health System nurses in coordination of care.
• Conduct standardized clinical rating scales as requested.
• Report incidents, problems or concerns in a timely fashion utilizing appropriate communication channels.

Education

• Serve as a resource for staff by sharing skills and knowledge related to clinical area.
• May assist in providing appropriate learning experiences for students and others assigned to the area.
• Orient new staff to the nursing role in the clinical area.

Quality Assurance/Research

• Collaboration of nursing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as appropriate.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement by involvement in teams, as appropriate, and by supporting changes recommended through the continuous quality improvement process.

Management Of The Unit

• Provide clinical support to include triage, physical assessment and determination of patient care required for given shift as assigned.
• Participate with other health team members in problem solving related to the management of the clinical unit.
• Participate in area staff meetings for problem identification, problem solving and operational planning.
• Assist in planning and policy making by participation in committee work as requested.
• Assist in the development of standards, methods and tools to improve patient care.

Clinical Leadership

• Demonstrates professional commitment towards responsibility, accountability, dress and behavior.
• Observe patient's right of confidentiality.
• Utilize assertiveness skills.
• Demonstrate effective work organization under stress.

Professional Development

• Attend continuing education conferences/seminars, staff development programs and mandatory programs.
• Develop own performance plan consistent with goals of the unit and department.
• Evaluates own performance periodically with PES Manager.

Required Qualifications*

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Three (3) years behavioral health nursing experience or ED experience with Behavioral Health

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*

• ED or General care RN experience
• Certification in Psychiatric Nursing
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with multi-discipline professional groups.
• MI Chart experience
• Experience as a charge nurse or equivalent leadership
• Experience leading nursing practice/quality improvement initiatives
• CPI or NAPPI Certification

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

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 Shift/ Hours: 0.75 FTE (30hrs/week) 12hr shifts (3p-3a) and (7p-7a) Rotator, every weekend Scheduling flexibility required

Location: Psychiatric Emergency Services 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. In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.