REGISTERED NURSE (Mott Childrens Hospital-10W, Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit GN Internship)

This position is a 6-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for an RN position in the Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Unit (PCTU). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted clinical experience. A two-year commitment with a minimum of 36 hrs/wk to PCTU is required after the completion of the 6-month internship program. Shift assignment will be Nights, 8 and 12 hour shifts upon completion of internship.

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:

• Graduate Nurse or Newly Licensed RN who has less than one year RN experience. Applicant must have successfully completed an accredited BSN
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date
• PALS certification is required (or within six (6) months of date of hire) or MUST be completed prior to end of probationary period.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Student nurse clinical experience in a PCTU
• Experience as an extern or ICU tech in a PCTU
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and organized
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem-solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher

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

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.