Registered NURSE: Mott Childrens Hospital; Childrens Emergency Services

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.

Children's Emergency Services (CES) is a primary entry point for children 0-20 years of age admitted to CS Mott Childrens Hospital, a verified Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and tertiary facility with referrals from across the state. CES nurses partner with board certified pediatric emergency medicine faculty and pediatric residents to provide expert family centered care for over 27,000 children who present each year with injuries and illnesses across the range of acuity from minor to critical care.

The department provides CES nurses financial support for ENPC, ACLS, TNCC, PALS and CPEN as well as in-depth orientation and continuing education. The Children's Emergency has been awarded the Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association for safe practice and safe care! For more information, please visit our website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

This is a fast-paced, challenging position in an academic environment fully committed to maintaining EXCELLENCE in family centered pediatric emergency care.

• Providing safe and efficient nursing care to children of all ages and pediatric specialties experiencing an emergent or urgent situation.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the pediatric emergency patient.
• Providing Patient & Family Centered Care through collaboration with all members of the health care team in order to meet complex care requirements of the emergency pediatric population.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation of technical skills required for the care of the pediatric emergency patient according to UMHS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills as evidenced by the utilization of a rapid decision making process in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates full compliance with practices in documentation while providing pediatric emergency care.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities in teamwork and pediatric patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of research and evidence based practice in the care of the emergency pediatric patient.
• Identifies and assumes responsibility for one's own learning needs.
• Actively participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives related to the care of the pediatric emergency patient.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• 24 months current RN experience in pediatric or adult acute care
• NOTE:
  
  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.

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Pediatric Emergency Department RN exp (in a Level One Trauma Center ED is preferred)
• Charge Nurse and/or preceptor role experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Demonstrated personal and professional accountability
• Current ENPC
• Current TNCC
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• Current CEN/CPEN

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