STAFF NURSE TEMP- Kellogg PACU

Temporary Float RN Position

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and services KEC PACU.

Wage: $55.00/hr. base rate Evening Shift Differential is $5.00 per hour Night Shift Differential is $ 3.00 per hour Weekend Differential is $5.00 per hour

Responsibilities*

Include but not limited to providing direct patient care to ophthalmic adolescent/adult ambulatory surgical populations: maintaining airway, vital signs, monitoring EKG, pain management. Care is inclusive of entire perioperative experience. This staff member will rotate between the Pre-op area, Phase I and Phase II recovery. Provide patient/family education. Family centered care is provided through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet the specialized care requirements of the ophthalmic population. Participate with health team members for problem solving in area management. Candidate must be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy. The person selected will actively participate as a member of a collaborative health team that maintains orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients through their recovery from surgery.

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU (Phase I required within 3yrs)
• Current AHA BLS Certification. Candidate will need to be able to provide proof of certification upon offer
• ACLS and PALS Certification

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position. 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.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN preferred
• Experience as a float RN
• Demonstrated flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated positive verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Demonstrated team player skills
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills within all levels of the health care team, as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• 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.
• Experience with airway management.

Nursing Specific Info

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level. These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union. 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

*Commitment is 24 hours per 4 week scheduling block* Shifts: Day shifts are available; Hours: As needed by unit Location: Kellogg Eye Center

Expected to float to like units where competent and qualified

Inability to work for (3) months consecutively leads to automatic termination from employment

No guarantee of work at any time. Shifts can and sometimes will be cancelled.

Additional Information

This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.

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.