STAFF NURSE; Temp): Staffing Resources Specialty Cluster; University Hospital PACU

Temporary Float RN Position

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and services University Hospital PACU / PREOPERATIVE HOLDING.

Wage: $55.00/hr. base rate Evening Shift Differential is $5.00 per hour Night Shift Differential is $ 3.00 per hour Weekend Differential is $5.00 per hour

The CSR Temp Registered Nurse in PACU/Preoperative Holding must demonstrate competency in the following areas. Competency is assessed using the Performance Appraisal Tool (see addendum).

Clinical Practice

Assesses ongoing health care needs in accordance with ASPAN standards

Provides, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to multiple surgical and other populations receiving anesthesia care (general care, ICU, Interventional radiological, and radiological) consistent with ASPAN standards.

Documents nursing process according to ASPAN and unit guidelines.

Organizes and prioritizes patient care appropriately

Incorporates family centered philosophy of care into nursing practice

Follows hospital policy of medication administration.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff.

Demonstrates competency in the following technical skills:
Glucometer, Defibrillator, PCA pump, Epidural pump, Medex syringe pump, Urine HCG pregnancy test

Communication

Demonstrates a professional relationship with:
Clinical Nursing Director, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Peers, Assistive Personnel, All other members of the health care team, Patients/families

Demonstrates initiative in maintaining current regarding unit policies and operations by reading email on a regular basis

Communicates diplomatically and tactfully

Demonstrates initiative in resolving interpersonal problems

Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions and expresses disagreement in a positive manner

Collaborates with other health care providers in planning, coordinating and implementing patient

Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patients and families

Leadership

Demonstrates knowledge of unit and ASPAN standards of care.

Recognizes staffing needs and contributes to the smooth functioning of the unit.

Participates in identifying problems and in planning and implementing strategies to improve patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge of the different nursing assistant roles and delegates appropriately.

Professional Development

Demonstrates knowledge of unit quality improvement program and actively participates.

Demonstrates participation in unit educational offerings.

Attends staff meetings and in-services or views the videotapes.

Demonstrates productive use of unstructured time.

Demonstrates adherence to unit personnel policies.

Completes mandatories/competencies on time.

Expectation of the position:

Demonstrated ability to handle stress, conflict and resolution.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a team member

Demonstrated competence in at least two of the services housed in our unit

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.

Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Two (2) or more years recent PACU / PREOPERATIVE HOLDING RN experience

Two (2) or more years of Emergency Department and/or ICU RN experience

Current ACLS certification. Candidate will need to be able to provide proof of certification upon offer

Current AHA BLS Certification. Candidate will need to be able to provide proof of certification upon offer

Knowledge of multiple surgical procedures

** Must be able to float to all units within the UH PACU domain to be considered for this position

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

BSN preferred

CPAN, CAPA certification or both is desirable.

Experience floating to multiple units

Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.

Participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.

Experience with family centered care philosophy

* Please note that these positions do not…