STAFF NURSE; TEMP; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - 10E

Position: STAFF NURSE (TEMP) (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - 10E)
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.

Job Summary

This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary RN position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 30 bed monitored ICU located on the 10th floor of the new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

The unit is multi-acuity ranging from critically ill to short stay observation. Multidisciplinary care is provided for children from newborn to young adult in partnership with Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, BMT, Nephrology, Transplant Surgery, and Pediatric Cardiology.

State of the art technology including ECMO, Nitric Oxide, High Frequency Ventilation, and CRRT are used in the care of patients in the PICU patients. Family centered care including family presence during physician rounds, nursing report, and parent spending the night with their child is supported and encouraged.

PICU participates in the NACHRI collaborative to improve quality of care and outcomes.

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.

These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* In addition:

Unit- based temporary employees who have worked 400 hours in a calendar year then become a Per Diem employee and have an obligation to pay dues or service fees as covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U of M Professional Nurse Council.

* Once the employee meets the 400 hour threshold, they then are a union member for the duration of employment as Per Diem.

Temporary APRN employees and MVC temporary employees are not eligible for Per Diem status.

Responsibilities
* The Pediatric ICU nurse cares for children and families that require complex assessments, high intensity therapies and interventions in an environment with multiple machines and variable noise levels. The nurse must be able to cue into the child's nonverbal communication, as well as subtle changes in the patient's status that may require intense, rapid response, and vigilant nursing care to prevent deterioration into life threatening situations

Required Qualifications
* Current, state of Michigan, Registered Nurse License

Recent Pediatric ICU RN experience required.

This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

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

NOTE:

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Desired Qualifications
* BSN

ACLS

PALSDemonstrated excellence in communication skills, both verbal and written.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the principles and practice of Patient and Family-Centered Care

Demonstrated progressive leadership skills (Charge Nurse and Preceptor experience)

Demonstrated ability to delegate work to assistive personnel

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at .

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here