Registered NURSE: University Hospital; Acute Care Oncology Unit

Job Title

Oncology Acute Care Nurse

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.

8A team members have a love for our patients and their families, are passionate about our work, believe in the team, and because of that, we are better and safer together! 8A3 is an acute care unit that cares for patients that are within the services of Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Neuro-Oncology, as well as Surgical patients from the Acute Care Surgery Surgical services.

We provide comprehensive care for patients with benign and malignant disorders of the hematopoietic system such as Leukemia, Blood Disorders, Multiple Myeloma, and Myeloproliferative Disorders. This patient population provides a wide variety of medical/surgical experiences while primarily focusing on the specialty of Oncology. All nurses on this unit receive hospital-based chemotherapy training and chemotherapy administration competency checkoffs, will attend a Chemotherapy Course developed in partnership with other National Cancer Institutions, and will attend an Oncology Overview Course.

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.

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

BSN Preferred OCN Preferred Oncology experience preferred

Desire to work with oncology population

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, delegation skills, and problem-solving skills.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! 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 The benefit package includes:
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

Hours:

32 hours per week

Shift: Evening shift

Location:

University Hospital-8A, Oncology Acute Care Unit All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.