REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care Resource Pool - Procedure Cluster)

This is a "multiple fill" job opening: 
A total of two (2) (1.0 FTE), Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this job opening.

• Provide nursing care in a variety of Ambulatory Care Procedure areas both on-site and off-site
• Telephone management of patient and family calls including detailed assessment and triage of emergent/urgent situations
• Candidates will coordinate nursing care between the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases, which may include directing other registered nurses, endoscopy/patient care technicians, and ancillary health care staff.
• Candidates will administer sedation/analgesia under the direction of a physician.
• Candidates will assess and document hemodynamic status during sedation and post-procedure phases.  Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines.
• Candidate should be able to provide patient and family-centered education and discharge teaching based on learning needs.
• They will participate in developing department goals and objectives by attending staff meetings and in-service programs, attending appropriate continuing education opportunities and staff development programs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to support the implementation of change.
• Critical thinking using the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

This posting will require travel to the various on and off-site procedural areas.

Expectations

• Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to start IV?s, access ports and maintain vascular access
• Expert telemetry skills
• Ability to administer conscious sedation and monitor patient response
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers)
• Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skill within all levels of the health care team
• Candidates should be enthusiastic and patient-oriented individuals interested in creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees, reporting directly to a Clinical Nursing Supervisor.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience (at full-time status or equivalent) within the past five (5) years in any of the following specialties: Procedures, Preop/PACU, ICU, ED, Sedation
• Analgesia Professional, Flight Nurse, or OR.
• Ability to stand for an extended period.
• One (1) year in the last five (5) years demonstrated proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record, e.g., Epic as indicated by interviews, references, and or performance evaluation.
• Current ACLS (or completed during orientation)

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.

• IV/Phlebotomy skills
• Procedural nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting within the last 5 years
• BSN preferred
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by resume, annual evaluations, and references
• Experience in Ambulatory Care Nursing/Ambulatory Care Certification; certification in Gastroenterology, or PeriAnesthesia
• PALS certification
• Telephone management experience
• Broad range of clinical experience
• Experience as a float nurse
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to varying schedules and different work environments, and exemplary customer relation skills

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. 

Hours/week: 40 hours. 4 10-hour shifts

Locations include: Medical Procedure Units: BCSC, EAA, NHC, UH; Burlington Spine PMR, Anesthesia Back & Pain clinic; Transplant Procedures UH

Shift: Day/Evening shift; Monday ? Friday; varying start times between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, (Saturday expectation would occur if patient demands require additional days in the future)

Flexibility in scheduling is required.

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

Location and home unit: ACNRP Procedure cluster