"REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital-10W, Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit)"

The Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTU) is a 20 bed tertiary care center receiving patients from state, regional, national and international referrals. PCTU specializes in the medical and surgical care of infants, children, adolescents and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. Our goal is the provision of exemplary nursing care embracing a philosophy of family centered care empowering families to participate in the decision making and care of their children.

The Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit nurse cares for patients in a technology intensive environment including ECMO, CRRT and VAD's. They are required to perform complex physiologic patient assessments in a high intensity environment for high acuity patients with rapidly changing status. Our patients undergo the most progressive surgical and catheterization interventions. Our nursing staff practice in close partnership with the cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and fellows providing individual support and education to families and patients throughout their intensive care unit admission.

Required Qualifications:

Current Michigan Registered Nurse License.

18 months congenital heart RN experience

PALS certification is required (or within six (6) months of date of hire) or MUST be completed prior to end of probationary period.

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:

Knowledge of, and experience with, the congenital heart patient population

BSN preferred.

PALS or ACLS.

Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated strong collaborative skills.

Demonstrated skill with and knowledge of the principals of Patient and Family Centered Care.

Salary: Hourly range for Registered Nurses $41.78-$64.81/ 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

Benefits:

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

Hours per week: 36

Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift, 8 & 12 hour shifts; Monday through Friday and rotating weekends

Location: Mott Children's Hospital-Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU)

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

At the University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center (CHC), our multidisciplinary team inclusive of patients and families is committed to advancing excellence in medicine and serving humanity through the practice of our core values: Transparency, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Positive Intent. Review the Congenital Heart Center’s philosophy and culture.

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.