STAFF NURSE (TEMP) Central Staffing Resources, Pediatric Acute Care Cluster

Job Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR). The specific Cluster is the Pediatric Acute Care.
This cluster services the following units:
7 East: Pediatric Cancer Unit
11-West, Pediatric Michigan Congenital Heart Unit
12 East, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
12 West, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit

* 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.

Responsibilities*

Provide nursing care to a variety of patients, across a wide range of Pediatric Medical and Surgical Specialties ages infant to young adult.
Pediatric Medical and Surgical Specialties include: Hematology, Oncology, Cardiology, Thoracic Surgery, Trauma, Nephrology, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Liver Transplant, Genetics, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery.
Family centered care is provided through collaboration with health care team members.

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
2 or more years recent RN experience in the specialty of Pediatrics.

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

NOTE:
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Desired Qualifications*

Broad range of Pediatric experience
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.
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and Groupwise

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Work Schedule

Hours per week: To be determined
Primarily 8 & 12 hour shifts for Night and Evening shifts
Location: Central Staffing Resources, Pediatric Acute Care cluster (FLOAT)
Mott Children's Hospital

Wage: Hourly wage starts at $ 39.00 per hour (Day Shift)
Evening Shift Differential is $1.00 per hour
Night Shift Differential is $ 1.25 per hour

Additional Information

UNIT-BASED TEMPORARY NURSE GUIDELINES
* Unit-based temporary employee working three or more shifts per scheduling period will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per scheduling period (8 hours = 1 shift). The contractual definition of a weekend applies for temporary employees.
* Unit-based temporary nurses who preschedule two or fewer shifts per scheduling period do not
have to meet the weekend requirements.
* Each unit-based temporary nurse will be expected to work a portion of scheduled shifts on off shifts (recommended guide: 25%).
* Each unit-based temporary nurse will be scheduled to work the number of shifts during holiday weeks that reflect his/her normal scheduling pattern. Temporary nurses should be scheduled to work shifts during three out of the six holiday weeks and one of these weeks should be Christmas or New Year's week. (A week is defined as Sunday through Saturday during which the holiday falls).
* Unit-based temporary nurses are to be scheduled after all regular staff are scheduled per contract language.
* Managers may establish additional guidelines based upon individual unit scheduling requirements

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.