We seek highly qualified candidates who will provide compassionate care to adult patient populations in the Medical Procedures Unit at University Hospital (UH MPU). 

• The candidate will demonstrate the ability to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously.
• Candidates should be enthusiastic and patient-oriented individuals interested in creating the ideal experience for our patients, families, and employees, reporting directly to a Clinical Nursing Supervisor. 
• Candidates should be able to provide nursing care to patients receiving Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or Pulmonary Procedures
• Additional specialty procedures performed are ERCP, EUS, Double Balloon, and ION procedures.
• Candidates will coordinate nursing care between the pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases, which may include directing other registered nurses, endoscopy technicians, and ancillary health care staff. 
• Under the direction of a Charge Nurse and/or Clinical Nursing Supervisor, the candidate may function in the endo tech role, which includes supporting procedures, endoscope management, preparing readiness of procedure room, assisting with biopsies and other interventions, and room turnover per infection prevention policy.
• Candidates will administer sedation/analgesia under the direction of a physician. 
• Candidates will assess and document hemodynamic status during sedation and post-procedure phases.  Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous lines. 
• Candidate should be able to provide patient and family-centered education and discharge teaching based on learning needs.
• The candidate will have excellent computer skills with proficiency in all Microsoft software applications.
• They will participate in developing department goals and objectives by attending staff meetings and in-service programs, attending appropriate continuing education opportunities and staff development programs, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to support the implementation of change.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills using the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships between units and individuals.
• Candidates may be required to wear lead for extended periods of time.
• Candidates will assist with the completion of pre-procedure calls to patients undergoing procedures at UH MPU.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Expectations

• Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives. 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience (at full-time status) within the past five (5) years in any of the following specialties: Procedures, Preop/PACU, ICU, ED, Sedation Analgesia Professional, Flight Nurse, or OR.
• Current ACLS 
• Ability to stand for an extended period.
• One (1) year in the last five (5) years demonstrated proficiency with documentation in an electronic health record, e.g., Epic as indicated by interviews, references, and or performance evaluation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidence by resume, annual evaluations, and references.

• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or procedural nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last 5 years.
• BSN
• Clinical nursing certification in Gastroenterology, Peri Anesthesia, or Ambulatory Care nursing.
• PALS certification
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills; verbal and written.
• Excellent attendance as evidenced by previous work performance evaluations and or attendance records.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain collaborative multi-disciplinary team relationships; prioritize duties, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service skills.  The candidate should be able to provide examples during the interview.
• Proficiency in using and documenting an electronic medical record.
• Ability to problem-solve independently.
• Demonstrate accountability to Departmental and Regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility in accepting changing clinical assignments on short notice.

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

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.

Hours/week: 40 hours. 4 10-hour shifts
Shift: Day/Evening shift; Monday through Saturday; variable hours between 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Some evening and weekend on-call required
Some holiday on-call required
Flexibility in scheduling is required.
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.

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 University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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