REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Pediatric Cardiology)

Congenital Heart Center Registered Nurse

The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Registered Nurse for the Fetal Cardiology Program. Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert nursing care to the fetal cardiology program.
• Utilize effective therapeutic communication to maximize patient/family participation in decision-making and goal setting.
• Facilitate communication and coordination of fetal patients.
• Effectively communicate with patients to individualize care by obtaining history, evaluating needs and providing patient education.
• Provide liaison and consultation in the areas of clinical expertise across multiple clinical settings, disciplines and services; plan and facilitate multidisciplinary clinical care conferences prn.
• Maintain patient education resources and/or programs r/t fetal cardiology.
• Proactively identify policy/procedure/guideline and staff education needs r/t new/evolving patient population/condition/treatment/procedure.
• Provide education to patients and families; teach/mentor students and colleagues.
• Coordinate/facilitate research r/t specified populations.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of quality assurance, fetal database and safety programs and activities as directed by unit leadership.
• Triage patient phone calls.
• Facilitate coordination of appointments for patients in the fetal cardiology program and interstage patients.
• Provide exemplary nursing care embracing a philosophy of family centered care

Required Qualifications include:

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan
• Minimum two (2) years recent (within the last 2 years) experience caring for pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart disease) OR Minimum two (2) years recent (within the last 2 years) experience caring for high risk antepartum patients.
• Certification in BLS required.

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 include:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Congenital heart experience.
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills necessary to work on a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment.
• Candidate must be a self-motivated, highly dependable independent worker with the ability to efficiently and effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solve.
• Demonstrated competency in the care of patients/families
• Demonstrated flexibility in work days/hours.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate clinical patient care needs and to effectively collaborate with multiple individuals/disciplines while advocating for patient care needs/wishes in complex and controversial situations.
• Proficiency with Michart

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.

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! Hourly range for Registered Nurses $43.46 -$67.40/ 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

Work Schedule Hours per week: 30 hours Shift/ Days/ Hours: Day shift; 8 and 10 hour shifts Must be able to complete full-time Nursing and clinic orientation (day shift). Location: Michigan Medicine Congenital Heart Center All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Additional Information At the University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital Congenital Heart Center (CHC), our multidisciplinary team inclusive of patients and families is committed to advancing excellence in medicine and serving humanity through the practice of our core values: Transparency, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Positive Intent. Each team member is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the partnerships we build with patients, families, and each respective team member. The CHC is dedicated to working with our patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Congenital Heart Centers philosophy and culture.

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.