A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

This nurse role is being requested to support the community-based Immunization and Health & Wellness Clinics for Community Health Services. 

• Please note that this position does not qualify for Michigan Medicine benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.
• These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Nurses Association and the UofM professional Nurses Council.
• In addition: Unit-based temporary employees who have worked 400 hours in a calendar year then become a Per Diem employee and have an obligation to pay dues or service fees as covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the UofM professional Nurses Council.
• Once the employee meets the 400 hours threshold, they then are a union member for the duration of employment as Per Diem.
• Temporary APRN employees and MVC temporary employees are not eligible for Per Diem status.

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 person in this role with assist training internal volunteer nurses and nursing students to provide immunization and health screening services in support of our efforts to increase access and health equity for the Wayne, Washtenaw, and Lenawee (migrant farm workers) counties.

In addition, this person will support the Nurse Clinic Coordinator providing oversight for the clinics where pediatric/adolescent immunizations are provided and assist with training community-ambassadors and coordinators enabling them to discuss the myths and misconceptions regarding flu and COVID immunizations for informed decision-making. This person will also support community requests for health fairs as needed year-round.

Managing clinic supplies/inventory

Responsible for set-up and break down of clinic area and transportation of vaccine and supplies

Refer to the protocol (containing the signed physician order for vaccine immunizations and emergency treatment as well as protocols and procedures) as needed

Other duties as assigned
 

Nursing Specific Information
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. . If you have questions regarding this position or would like assistance with nursing opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734)936-5183.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Successful completion of a program in nursing
• 6 months of acute nursing experience or equivalent
• Ability to work autonomously in a non-structured environment

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

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal and external applicants):

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

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Good verbal and written skills
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Possession of broad-based skill
• Two years nursing experience

Hours will vary based on clinic need. 

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.

This job posting is for a Michigan Medicine Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full position description for details.

Additional Information

PER DIEM/UNIT-BASED TEMPORARY NURSE GUIDELINES

1. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary employee working three or more shifts per scheduling period will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per scheduling period (8 hours = 1 shift). The contractual definition of a weekend applies for Per Diem or unit-based temporary employees.*
Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses who preschedule two or fewer shifts per scheduling period do not have to meet the weekend requirements.
They may add additional UNANTICIPATED SHIFTS ONLY.

2. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be expected to work a portion of scheduled shifts on off shifts (recommended guide: 25%).

3. Managers may establish additional guidelines based upon individual unit scheduling requirements. Therefore, it is recommended that managers and per diem nurses or unit-based temporary meet to discuss specific unit expectations.

4. Each Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurse will be scheduled to work the number of shifts during holiday weeks that reflects his/her normal scheduling pattern. Per Diem or unit-based temporary nurses should be scheduled to work shifts during three out of the six holiday weeks and one of these weeks 

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.