CVC-5 Cardiovascular ICU & Telemetry is an 18-bed adult intensive care/telemetry unit caring for patients who have recently undergone cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery. This unit specializes in coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplantation, heart valve repair, ventricular assist devices and esophageal procedures as well as carotid re-vascularization and aneurysm repairs. Staff members collaborate with the Advanced Practice Team and are involved with patient/family conferences, patient care rounds, and referrals. Additionally, perform Charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and assist in quality assurance activities.

• Current Michigan RN license.
• One (1) year of Telemetry and VAD experience
• ACLS certification is required or must be completed within six (6) months of hire date.

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.

• BSN preferred
• Patient Care Tech experience in CVICU
• Student Nurse experience in CVICU
• Three (3) years ICU experience
• Impella Left Ventricular Assist Device and IAPB experience
• CCRN, CSC, CMC certifications
• ACLS

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.

Hours: 36 hours per week (0.9FTE)
Shift: Night/Day shift, This position is mainly nights with the possibility of rotating to day shift; 8 & 12 hour shifts and every other weekend
Location: CVC5-ICU

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

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