REGISTERED NURSE (Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and Procedure Area)

Job Title

Pediatric Cardiology Nurse

Job Description

Provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to our congenital and acquired heart disease patients, ranging in age from newborn to adulthood. This position supports the division of Pediatric Cardiology, providing flexible coverage and assistance with the increasing work of the nurses in the department. This work includes: Pre and post procedural care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedure, administering medication and providing vital sign and EKG monitoring for chemical stress testing, and triage support for pediatric cardiology patients. Family centered care is provided in collaboration with all members of the health care team in this highly specialized population. Candidate must be a team player who is highly motivated to provide excellent care in a highly technical environment.

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan

Minimum of two (2) years recent (within the last 18 months) Moderate Care RN or Critical Care RN experience to include caring for Pediatric patients with Congenital Heart disease or Minimum of (3) years recent (within the last 18 months) Pediatric PACU experience

Demonstrated understanding of common congenital heart defects and indicated surgical correction.

PALS certification within 6 months of hire

**This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of patients and objects for long periods of time. 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*

Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic ICU experience

Procedural sedation experience

BSN

PALS

Expectations of position:

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to think critically and problem solve effectively

Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to varying schedules and different work environments

Nursing Specific Info

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 $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: 20 hours Shift/ Days/ Hours: Day shift; 8 hour shifts. Shift start/stop times vary from 9:00am- 5:30pm Location: Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and Procedure Area

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.