Job Summary
The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections to existing inpatient care facilities. The anticipated opening of the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is fall 2025.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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!
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $40.18-$62.31/ hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The Benefit Package Includes
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Responsibilities*
- Provide expert level of direct nursing care related to vascular access services (VAS), includes evaluation, pre/post venous access, device placement and monitoring.
- Provide vascular access care across all age populations. Support and comply with the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) standards of practice and maintain the quality of venous access care.
- Facilitate communication among members of the health care team; provide consultation and resource for all VAS customers.
- Active participation on committees within the department.
Nursing Specific Info
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.
Required Qualifications*
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan
- Three (3) or more years of recent RN nursing experience
- Must function independently in a collaborative environment
- Ability to assess appropriateness of vascular access devices and prioritize workload
- Two (2) or more years of current PIV insertion experience
- Proficiency with using ultrasound guidance for PIV insertion
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE CONSTANT STANDING AND WALKING; TRANSPORTING OF EQUIPMENT & ULTRASOUND MACHINES; FREQUENT BENDING AND TWISTING AT PATIENT BEDSIDES.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- BSN
- Certification in Infusion Nursing and/or Vascular Access
- Active member of a vascular access related professional organization
- Vascular Access Team Nursing experience including adult and pediatric patient populations
- Recent experience specializing in advanced intravenous therapy access and skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- One (1) or more years of current PICC and Midline insertion
Work Schedule
Hours: 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). Night shift, mix of 8 hr nights and 12 hour nights - week #1 will be one 8-hour night shift and two 12-hour nights shifts. Week #2 will be two 8-hour night shifts and two 12-hour night shifts.
Two out of four weekends /month
- Location: Vascular Access Team - Adult and Pediatric Population
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.
Union Affiliation
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.
Background Screening
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.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
