REGISTERED NURSE (Pediatric Cardiology Clinic and Procedure Area)
Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre and post procedural care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and/or electrophysiology procedures
- Administer medication and provide vital sign and EKG monitoring for chemical stress testing
- Provide triage support for pediatric cardiology patients
- Provide family centered care in collaboration with all members of the health care team in this highly specialized population
- Float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census
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 three (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. A complete and accurate resume must be attached to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications
- Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic ICU experience
- Procedural sedation experience
- BSN
- PALS
Skills and Expectations
- 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
- Candidate must be a team player who is highly motivated to provide excellent care in a highly technical environment
Pay
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
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.
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
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
Additional Information
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.
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.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.