REGISTERED NURSE (Central Staffing Resources, Pediatric Critical Care Cluster)

How to Apply

This is a "multiple-fill" job opening:
A total of two (2) (.6 FTE), Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this job opening.

Hours & shifts are identical for all hires.
(see below for work schedule detail)

Job Summary

This RN would be part of our Central Staffing Resource Department in the Pediatric Critical Care Cluster.
This cluster services the following units:
8 West: Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
10 East: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
10 West: Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)

UMHS C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital are proud to announce the opening of our new, state-of-the-art facility which opened in December 2011.

For more information, please visit our website at:
www.med.umich.edu/mo...ch/new_hospital.html

Responsibilities*

Provide safe nursing care to a variety of patients, ages infant to young adult.
Floating among the Pediatric Critical Care units (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU), and Holden (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is expected.
The need to function and have the knowledge to work with multiple pediatric specialties is expected. The ability to work with various central venous lines and the knowledge to administer specialized intravenous (IV) medication drips and dosages will be an expectation.
These patients often require ventilatory support and hemodynamic monitoring.
Family centered care is provided through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet the complex care requirements of the highly specialized pediatric population.

* This job opening replaces jobs # 60609 & 60613

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
2 years of recent pediatric ICU experience.

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

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

Desired Qualifications*

Recent experience in Pediatric or Neonatal Critical Care.
Experience as a float RN in a pediatric ICU hospital setting.
PALS/NRP Certification.
Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health System's nursing policies and practice.
Demonstrated team player skills.
Positive communication skills.
Experience with family centered care philosophy.
Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.

Nursing Specific Info

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 E.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. 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.

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/Week: 24 hrs
Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift, 8 & 12-hour shifts
Location: Central Staffing Rescources- Pediatric Critical Care cluster
Mott Children's Hospital

Union Affiliation

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.

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.