Registered Nurse: Ambulatory Care Services (C&W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant & Leukemia Clinic)

Registered Nurse: Ambulatory Care Services (C&W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant & Leukemia Clinic)

The Ambulatory Care RN is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education and the management of telephone triage in a clinical setting. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patient undergoing surgical/diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers.

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

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.

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:

• Accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education, symptom management, and telephone triage in a clinical ambulatory care setting to adult bone marrow transplant and leukemia patients.
• Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patient undergoing surgical/diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers.
• Candidate will provide coverage within two nursing work teams in the BMT and Leukemia clinics.

Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Two (2) years of experience (within the last 3 years) managing care for the Hematology/Oncology patient population.

Desired Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 5 years) Ambulatory Care and/or BMT nursing experience.
• OCN or BMTCN certification
• ONS local and national membership
• BSN preferred
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, cross cover within clinical area, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references and performance evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently as evidenced by interview, references and performance evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers) as evidenced by interview, references and performance evaluations.
• Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills within all levels of the health care team, as evidenced by documentation, interviews, references, and performance evaluations.
• Proven self-directive ability with initiative, and creativity as evidenced by interview, references and performance evaluations.

Work Schedule:

• Hours: 40 hrs/wk (1.0 FTE) Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, Flexible hours to meet program needs.
• Location: C&W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant & Leukemia Clinic. All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.