Registered NURSE; University Hospital-, General Medicine Unit

REGISTERED NURSE (University Hospital-7C, General Medicine Unit)

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.

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to a varied patient population.
• Participate as a member of the collaborative health team.
• Work closely with patients/family members.
• Coordinate nursing care to patients through utilization of the nursing process.
• Provide nursing consultation both inter/intra departmentally.
• Resource nursing staff on unit policies, procedures, practices and patient care equipment.
• Act as a preceptor and role model to nursing staff.
• Coordinate and participate in health team activities.
• Perform within the charge nurse role. Participate on nursing committees.
• Participation in clinical leadership, i.e., unit policies/procedures, QI.
• Participates/leads in a specific area of focus.

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.

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
• One (1) or more years of experience at the University of Michigan Hospital.
• Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
• 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.
• Demonstrates leadership skills as evidenced by preceptor and charge nurse experience.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
• Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and Groupwise.

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

The benefit package includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

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