REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Dual unit position: Pediatric Dialysis and PICU)

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

About the Role

This is a dual-unit RN position, which involves staffing assignments on two units: Pediatric Dialysis and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Holidays and PTO will be determined from the home unit (Pediatric Dialysis). The RN can be scheduled on either of the two units based on staffing needs and will be expected to staff on either unit as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to pediatric dialysis patients and families, including ongoing management of dialysis needs, patient assessment, and phone triage.
• Communicate and collaborate with nephrologists.
• Provide hemodialysis treatments including initiating, continual monitoring/assessing, and terminating treatments for all acute and/or chronic pediatric patients.
• Participate in ongoing management of the chronic pediatric dialysis patient via monthly interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Provide nursing care to pediatric peritoneal dialysis patients both manually and with the Home Choice.
• Participate in CQI Projects.
• Provide primary nursing care to the chronic pediatric dialysis patient as assigned by the Clinical Nursing Supervisor.
• Participate in the On-Call schedule under the guidelines of UMPNC and Pediatric Dialysis Coverage Policy.

Requirements

• Current license to practice Nursing in the State of Michigan.
• 2 years of current Pediatric ICU experience.
• PALS certification is required (or within six months of date of hire) or must be completed prior to the end of the probationary period.

A complete and accurate resume is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Desired:
  • BSN Preferred.
  • CRRT experience.
  • Pediatric or Adult Dialysis RN nursing experience.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Experience with and knowledge of current interventional and pharmacological treatment of the pediatric dialysis patient population.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to function both independently and as a team member.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• 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/hour.

Actual Nursing Framework Level and salary will be determined at time of hire. Levels range from Level A to Level F.

Schedule

• Hours: 36 hours/week.
• Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts.
• This position has on-call responsibility.
• Location: Mott Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Dialysis and Pediatric ICU (dual-unit position with Pediatric Dialysis as the home unit).