Registered NURSE; University Hospital-Medical Procedures Unit

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine 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.

We seek highly qualified candidates who will provide compassionate care to adult patient populations in the Medical Procedures Unit at University Hospital (UH MPU).The candidate will demonstrate the ability to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously.

Candidates should be enthusiastic and patient-oriented individuals interested in creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees, reporting directly to a Clinical Nursing Supervisor.

Candidates should be able to provide nursing care to patients receiving Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or Pulmonary Procedures.

Additional specialty procedures performed are ERCP, EUS, Double Balloon, and ION procedures.

Candidates will coordinate nursing care between the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases, which may include directing other registered nurses, endoscopy technicians, and ancillary health care staff.

Under the direction of a Charge Nurse and/or Clinical Nursing Supervisor, the candidate may function in the endo tech role, which includes supporting procedures, endoscope management, preparing readiness of procedure room, assisting with biopsies and other interventions, and room turnover per infection prevention policy.

Candidates will administer sedation/analgesia under the direction of a physician.

Candidates will assessand documenthemodynamic status during sedation and post-procedure phases. Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines.

Candidate should be able to provide patient and family-centered education and discharge teaching based on learning needs.

The candidate will have excellent computer skills with proficiency in all Microsoft software applications.

They will participate in developing department goals and objectives by attending staff meetings and in-service programs, attending appropriate continuing education opportunities and staff development programs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to support the implementation of change.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills using the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.

Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.

Candidates may be required to wear lead for extended periods of time.

Candidates will assist with the completion of pre-procedure calls to patients undergoing procedures at UH MPU.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.

Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.

Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.

Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.

Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience (at full-time status) within the past five (5) years in any of the following specialties:
  Procedures, Preop/PACU, ICU, ED, Sedation Analgesia Professional, Flight Nurse, or OR.
• Current ACLS
• Ability to stand for an extended period.
• One (1) year in the last five (5) years demonstrated proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record, e.g., Epic as indicated by interviews, references, and or performance evaluation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidence by resume, annual evaluations, and references.

• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or procedural nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last 5 years.
• BSN
• Clinical nursing certification in Gastroenterology, Peri Anesthesia, or Ambulatory Care nursing.
• PALS certification
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills; verbal and written.
• Excellent attendance as evidenced by previous work performance evaluations and or attendance records.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain collaborative multi-disciplinary team relationships; prioritize duties, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service skills. The candidate should be able to provide examples during the interview.
• Proficiency in using and documenting an electronic medical record.
• Ability to…