Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Children's Emergency ServicesChildren's Emergency Services (CES) is a primary entry point for children 0-20 years of age admitted to CS Mott Childrens Hospital, a verified Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and tertiary facility with referrals from across the state. CES nurses partner with board certified pediatric emergency medicine faculty and pediatric residents to provide expert family centered care for over 27,000 children who present each year with injuries and illnesses across the range of acuity from minor to critical care. The department provides CES nurses financial support for ENPC, ACLS, TNCC, PALS and CPEN as well as in-depth orientation and continuing education. The Children's Emergency has been awarded the Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association for safe practice and safe care!This is a fast-paced, challenging position in an academic environment fully committed to maintaining EXCELLENCE in family centered pediatric emergency care.Major Responsibilities IncludeProviding safe and efficient nursing care to children of all ages and pediatric specialties experiencing an emergent or urgent situation.Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the pediatric emergency patient.Providing Patient & Family Centered Care through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet complex care requirements of the emergency pediatric population.Demonstrates competence in the implementation of technical skills required for the care of the pediatric emergency patient according to UMHS policies, procedures, and standards.Demonstrates critical thinking skills as evidenced by the utilization of a rapid decision making process in emergency situations.Demonstrates full compliance with practices in documentation while providing pediatric emergency care.Assumes leadership responsibilities in teamwork and pediatric patient care delivery.Demonstrates awareness of the importance of research and evidence based practice in the care of the emergency pediatric patient.Identifies and assumes responsibility for one's own learning needs.Actively participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives related to the care of the pediatric emergency patient.Required Qualifications* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Eighteen (18) months (minimum 24 hours per week) current RN experience in PICU or an ED that includes care of children. 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) Desired Qualifications*Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).Pediatric Emergency Department RN exp (in a Level One Trauma Center ED is preferred)Charge Nurse and/or preceptor role experienceDemonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.Demonstrated excellent communication skills.Demonstrated effective organizational and critical thinking skills.Demonstrated ability to make quick, accurate decisions.Demonstrated personal and professional accountabilityCurrent ENPCCurrent TNCCCurrent ACLSCurrent PALSCurrent CEN/CPENNursing 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 / hourThe 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 advancementWork Schedule Hours per week: 36 hrs/week Shift: Nights; 12 hr shifts; 7p-7:30a; 2 of 4 weekends per 4 week scheduling period Location: Mott Childrens Hospital-Childrens 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. 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.