Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections to existing inpatient care facilities. 

• Identify and access the needs of the PACU staff for orientation and in-service programs with the support of the OR/PACU CNS.
• Investigate, design, and implement competency-based orientation/evaluation with the support of the OR/PACU CNS.
• Coordinate, collaborate, with and support Unit Based Committee in-service and staff development programs.
• Evaluate and modify orientation based on clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and monitor PACU staff regarding mandatory hospital competencies and mandatory in-service attendance.
• Provide consultation in the area of clinical expertise to PACU staff.
• Assist in the development and acquisition of unit resource materials.
• Promote attendance at continuing education programs and involvement in professional organization (ASPAN AACN) activities by unit staff.
• Provide patient care to maintain clinical competence, act as a role model, and assist in monitoring unit practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of nursing practice standards.
• Participate in the development of procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the PACU.
• Coordinate performance improvement programs activities.
• Provide consultation and clinical expertise to other departmental PACU settings and procedure areas.
• Provide and coordinate continued educational (CE) opportunities to PACU staff including annual nursing Blitz.
• Promote use of and embed evidence-based practice, involving nursing sensitive indicators. 
• Develop and coordinate off-shift clinical resources (e.g. SharePoint website, in-services, educational posters, instruction manuals).
• Educate, support and mentor off-shift clinical experts.
• Encourage and coordinate abstract and poster creation for UHMS and national organizations.
• Facilitate support of embedded clinical experts and support off shift staff.
• 60:40 business/staffing ratio. Educators will be expected to have up to 2 clinical staffing days within a work week. 

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years of recent Pre-Op and PACU Phase 1 & Phase 2 clinical nursing is necessary (within last 4 years).
• Two (2) or more years recent experience as a clinical preceptor in PACU (within last 3 years).
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.

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 AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED (for both internal and external applicants). 

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• Masters of Science in Nursing.
• Experience in teaching, writing objectives and program planning.
• Active membership in professional specialty organization on local, state and national level.
• CPAN and CAPA certification.
• Publications and presentations in Perianesthesia care.
• Fluent in computer/technology skills: SharePoint, Excel, Power Point, adobe, Photoshop/Canva, etc.
• Characteristics include: excellent clinical skills, demonstrated excellent communication skills with staff/patients/families, flexible, approachable, creative, detail oriented, lifelong learner, demonstrated ability to problem solve, team player, demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! 

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $43.10 - $67.03 / 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

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The benefit package includes: 

• 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

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:
ENC- COMPETENT.
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT to ENC-EXPERT TO ENC-MASTERY

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.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Hours: 40 hours/week- may include weekend shifts to meet unit educational needs. 4 days per week minimum requirement.
Shift:  Afternoon hours with needs beginning at 8 am.

No remote work.

Responsibilities:  0.6 FTE ENC role, 0.4 FTE staffing role

Location: D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion - PACU

 

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.