REGISTERED NURSE (University Hospital-6C, Medicine Pulmonary)

About the Unit

6C Medicine Pulmonary Unit is a 32-bed unit that provides 24-hour nursing care to adult patients. 6C is the home floor for Internal Medicine. Total patient care is utilized as 6C's nursing care delivery system. Within this system, RNs assume the role of Patient Care Coordinator responsible for planning patient care from admission to discharge.

Types of patients treated on 6C include pulmonary patients present with compromise of the cardiopulmonary system. Many of the patient population on 6C are transferred to this unit from the adjacent Critical Care Medicine Unit. These patients can often be a challenge to your nursing skills in the areas of assessment and clinical intervention. Medicine patients are typically admitted with problems such as asthma, Wegners granuloma, COPD, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolus, pneumothorax, pneumonia, sarcoidosis and cystic fibrosis. Internal medicine patients are admitted with a variety of diseases. Our patient ages range from adults to the elderly. Typical patients present with diabetes, renal failure, liver disease, HTN and CHF.

6C offers 8 and 12 hour shifts, a variety of shift rotations, comprehensive orientation, career development and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to a varied patient population.
• Participate as a member of the collaborative health team.
• Work closely with patients/family members.
• Coordinate nursing care to patients through utilization of the nursing process.
• Provide nursing consultation both inter/intra departmentally.
• Resource nursing staff on unit policies, procedures, practices and patient care equipment.
• Act as a preceptor and role model to nursing staff.
• Coordinate and participate in health team activities.
• Perform within the charge nurse role.
• Participate on nursing committees.
• Participation in clinical leadership, i.e., unit policies/procedures, QI.
• Participates/leads in a specific area of focus.

Required Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license for all candidates that have passed the NCLEX.
• GN applicants will be considered for this position. The selected Graduate Nurse candidate will have 45 days from date of hire to successfully pass the NCLEX for Michigan RN licensure.
• 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.
• RESUME REQUIRED (for Both Internal & External Applicants) - You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience at the University of Michigan Hospital.
• Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
• 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.
• Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced by preceptor and charge nurse experience.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
• Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and Groupwise.

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

Schedule

• Hrs/Week: 36 hrs per week
• Shift/Hours: Night shift, 8 and 12 hour shifts
• Location: University Hospital - 6C, Medicine Pulmonary Unit
• Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.