REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital- Graduate Nurse Internship- PICU)

Job Summary

This position is a 6-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) to the PICU is required after the completion of the six (6) month internship program. The initial six (6) months will rotate day and night shifts to meet orientation and learning needs. Shift assignment to night shift upon completion of internship. Scheduled paid time off (PTO) will not be granted during internship program.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric Critical Care Nursing is a specialty within nursing that deals specifically with human responses to life-threatening problems. Critically ill patients are defined as those patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. These patients are often highly vulnerable, unstable and complex, thereby requiring intense, rapid response and vigilant nursing care.
• The PICU nurse must be able to monitor and safeguard the quality of care that the patient receives. The PICU critical care nurse is responsible for ensuring that all critically ill patients and their families receive optimal care.
• The PICU nurse must be able to cue into subtle changes in the patient's status that may require multi-level assessment and intervention to prevent deterioration into life threatening situations. The PICU nurse must be able to anticipate the child's needs and be sensitive to the child's nonverbal communication.
• The PICU nurse has a responsibility to serve as the patient's advocate and act as a liaison between the patient, patient's family and other healthcare professionals including Social Work and Child Life.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or a newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• The candidate must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
• This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as an extern or inpatient tech, especially a pediatric intensive care unit
• Student nurse clinical experience in a pediatric intensive care unit
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated and organized
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills and references
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

• Nursing 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
• Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

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.

Background Screening

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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.