- Utilize the nursing process to facilitate patient care during the pre-heart-transplantation period in the adult patient.
- Provide skilled observations, telephone triage, and health assessments of patients, including history, assessment and appropriate interventions
- Provide consultation and participate in problem-solving efforts with nursing staff, medical staff, referring physicians and other disciplines.
- Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
- Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide instruction/reinforcement regarding self-care to increase adherence to prescribed treatment.
- Utilize various resources available within the Ambulatory Care to determine and meet the needs of the patient/family.
- Develop collaborative mechanisms with appropriate teams (nurse managers, peers, etc.) for providing patient care.
Expectations - Demonstrated ability of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities on clinic, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
- Demonstrated accountability and dependability, e.g., completion of work, mandatories, goal setting within established timelines.
- Excellent attendance record as evidenced by references and evaluations.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to seek constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues.
- Demonstrated willingness to support and participate in change based on unit, department, and institutional goals and objectives.
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
- Five years of nursing experience as an RN
- 2 years experience as an RN working with the Heart Failure patient population
- 2 Year Experience in the Cardiovascular or transplant Ambulatory Care setting.
- Experience applying protocols and initiating appropriate interventions in the ambulatory setting within the last 5 years.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
- 2-5 Experience as an RN in the ICU or OR setting
- Experience facilitating meetings in person and virtually
- Experience interacting with regulatory organizations.
- Involvement in Quality Improvement as a RN in the last 2 years
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.
40 hours/week. Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, 10 hours shifts, some evenings and Saturdays may be required (nontraditional including further weekends/holidays commitment). Hours may be variable based on patient and volume needs, with flexibility required. Location: Position is currently hybrid and at Cardiovascular Center, subject to change based on needs. All orientation efforts take place on-site. We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence. Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture: www.med.umich.edu/cvc/pdf/cvcpotentialteam.pdf 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. 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. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. |