This is a Central Staffing Resource RN position which involves staffing assignments in the Adult Telemetry Cluster. This RN would be part of our Central Staffing Resource Department in the Adult Telemetry Cluster.

This cluster services the following units:

4B Adult Surgical Unit

4C Cardio-Thoracic Unit

CVC 5 Adult Intermediate Cardiovascular Unit

5A Adult Surgical/Moderate Care

7A General Medicine/Telemetry

7B General Medicine/Telemetry

7C Cardiology

8B Medical Telemetry Unit

Medical Observation Unit

Responsibilities of the Adult Telemetry Cluster

To provide safe and effective nursing care as assigned to patients in each of the 7 adult units requiring cardiac monitoring. This includes caring for patients from surgical, medical and various cardiac stepdown units. To determine functional status and initiate appropriate action. Report significant changes in patient condition. Provide nursing care to patients including the administration of medications and treatments ordered and assist with diagnostic procedures. Assess and monitor patient status, including response to medications and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Identify problems presented by patients and families and initiate appropriate intervention. Operate and monitor patient care equipment. Document patient care, including changes in patient status. Identify needs and educate patients and families about their disease process and the application of the therapeutic plan. Formulate individual care plans and evaluate nursing care. Participate in ensuring patient safety. Participate in health team activities.  Assist in research studies and quality assurance activities.

• Must have a current Michigan Registered Nurse License.
• Must have one (1) year or more of recent RN experience working with adult telemetry patients
• Must be able to pass the CSR EKG exam with at least an 80% 

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.

• Current ACLS Certification
• BSN preferred
• Candidate should demonstrate 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.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to be accountable and dependable as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies.
• Experience floating to multiple units helpful.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office and Outlook.

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Hours: 36hrs (0.9)
Shift: Nights, 12hr shifts

Location: Central Staffing Resources; Adult Telemetry Cluster
 

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.