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• Assesses health status and identifies needs of FDTC patients with specific focus on those requiring a fetal intervention or postnatal surgical care
• Facilitates the development of a comprehensive and individualized management plan
• Advocates for individual patient needs by incorporating patient values in care planning
• Utilizes resources across the health system to coordinate clinical care
•  Assists with the development of educational materials for specific disease diagnoses and program descriptions for patients and providers
• Provides education for parents/families and referring providers
• Provides phone follow-up for patients returning to their referring physician for care
• Provides professional support/education to staff involved with fetal care/procedures (such as sonographers, Pediatric surgery clinic staff, VVWH OB clinic, VVWH OR, Mott OR)
• Collaborates effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Utilizes strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to troubleshoot and problem-solve system barriers to clinical care
• Participates in collaborative research projects with multi-departmental staff
• Participates in data collection including FDTC registry, North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet) collaborative, and other QA/QI endeavors for the program
• Maintains records and assists with subjects enrolled in clinical trials
• Supports the advancement of the fetal enterprise through participation in education, research, outreach, and marketing

• Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:
• Bachelors degree in Nursing OR 
• Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree or higher in Nursing 
•  Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; 
• Five (5) or more years of current experience as an RN in a high-risk inpatient L&D/LDR/LDRP setting, to include perioperative OB.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of complex, high-risk perinatal and perioperative nursing, with the ability to anticipate clinical needs;
•  Ability and willingness to care for all perioperative OB populations;

•  Successful completion of the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course;

   

Expectations of the position:

 Demonstrated consistently outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including strong facilitative skills with the ability to provide direct feedback and resolve conflict independently.

 Demonstrated ability to think critically and problem-solve in emergency situations;

 Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care philosophy/practices;

 Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice;

 Completion of mandatory Nursing, system and unit-specific competencies;

 Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to both individuals and groups;

 Demonstrated awareness of the implications of the broader patient care environment, aeb membership/leadership of formal unit councils/committees/teams, active membership on department/division/system-wide committees, etc.

 Demonstrated commitment to the mission/vision/values of UMHS and the VVWH Birth Center.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

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

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

• Demonstrated leadership in planning and implementing complex change, directing nursing practice and in evaluating patient care outcomes;
•  Knowledge of UMHS, national and regulatory perioperative standards;
•  Demonstrated leadership in engaging the multidisciplinary team in collaborative planning and problem-solving;
•  Demonstrated experience in the development, provision and evaluation of staff education; 
•  Certification in Inpatient OB Nursing or OR Nursing;
•  Knowledge/skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-Point;
•  Demonstrated knowledge of UMHS policies, procedures and practices

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:

This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the  Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:

CCC- COMPETENT.

Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.

RSAM levels range from CCC-COMPETENT to CCC-EXPERT TO CCC-MASTERY to CCC- MASTERY PLUS.

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.

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 Competent, Registered Nurses $44.83-$69.71/ hour  

• Evening Shift Differential- $2.55 / hour
• Night Shift Differential- $3.40 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential- $1.75 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $4.30 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential- $5.15 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

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

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/Week: 40 Hours (80% business, 20% staffing)
Shift/Hours/Days: Day shift,(4)10 hour shifts or (5) 8 hour shifts with variability based on unit need; weekend work required, 
Location: Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital

The staff of the VVWH Birth Center are committed to the care of antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum women and their newborns, in an environment that supports and empowers families.  Low and high-risk care is provided in a labor/delivery/recovery/post-partum (LDRP) setting.  Common diagnoses include normal labor and birth, cesarean birth, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm labor, multiple birth, bleeding disorders, diabetes, pregnancy loss, pregnancy termination and congenital abnormalities of the fetus.

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.