"REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care- Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic)"

Responsibilities

• To provide nursing care to the Pediatric Pulmonary patient population
• Assist providers with care of clinic patients inclusive of treatments, assessments, and patient care orders.
• Provide telephone management which includes triage of calls from patients, families, clinicians and other healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with other health team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Function independently and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.

Expectations of position

• 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 records 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 critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and coaching related to chronic conditions including, but not limited to, diabetes, asthma, and coronary artery disease.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Michigan.
• One (1) year ambulatory care clinic experience within pediatrics including inbasket management and telephone triage experience
• Minimum of three (3) years recent RN experience within the last five (5) years direct patient care with pediatric patients.
• BLS Certification

NOTE: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric Pulmonary experience
• Certification in ambulatory care nursing (AMB-BC)
• Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN)

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.

Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)

Shift/Hours/Days: Day shift, specific hours to be determined upon hire

Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic

Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.