STAFF NURSE-TEMP : Central Staffing Resources (University Hospital South - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)/Ketamine Clinic

Temporary Float RN Position

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and University Hospital South - ECT/Ketamine Clinic.

Base Rate & Shift Differentials for CSR Staff Nurse Temps:

• Wage: $55.00/hr base rate
• Evening Shift Differential is $5.00 per hour for 3p-7p and $4.00 per hour for 7p-11p
• Night Shift Differential is $3.00 per hour
• Weekend Differential is $5.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert nursing care to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Ketamine patients.
• Conduct and document Outpatient ECT Assessments and work in the ECT PACU.

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• ACLS / PALS Certification (Required within 3 months of hire)
• Experience in the utilization of Welle, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), or NAPPI.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent psychiatric nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of complex patients.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of psychiatric complex patients.
• Under Michigan Law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of employment or transfer for this position.

Note: 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 prepared
• Recent ECT nursing experience within the last year
• Recent UM-MiChart experience.
• Recent experience completing ECT Assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge of cognitive behavioral treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders
• Demonstrated excellent attendance as evidenced by performance and evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaborate with all team members.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.

Nursing Specific Info:

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
• Experience floating to multiple units
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
• Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
• Experience with family centered care philosophy
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.

Work Schedule:

• Clinic Operation: Day shift, 6:00 am - 3:30pm. Heaviest needs are Mondays and Fridays.
• Location: University Hospital - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) / Ketamine Clinic
• Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Additional Information:

• This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.
• Temporary Float Nurse Guidelines:
• All CSR employees are required to attend an annual educational Blitz to complete required UM mandatories and competencies (BCLS every 2 yrs., Cardiac Arrest and maintain all other applicable certifications).
• Temporary Float Nurses are expected to work all shifts requested unless no work is available. It is the intention that all Temps will float to all units within the cluster specialty.
• A Temporary Nurse should work 24 hours per 4-week schedule block. You may request four, eight (8), or twelve (12) hours shifts in advance.
• Temporary Nurses in the CSR Clusters are NOT required to work weekends or holidays.
• Temporary Nurses will participate in a newly designed, streamlined, onboarding/orientation program. However, the progression of orientation will be dependent upon clinical competency, staffing needs of the individual units, and the number of hours worked by the Temporary RN.

Background Screening: University of Michigan Health System 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.