Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and services on the Nyman Unit for Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness (8CAP-inpatient child psychiatry)

Wage: $55.00/hr. base rate
Evening Shift Differential is $5.00 per hour for 3p-7p and $4.00 per hour for 7p-11p
Night Shift Differential is $ 3.00 per hour
Weekend Differential is $5.00 per hour

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

Responsibilities*

Provide expert nursing care to psychiatric patients on the Child/Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric unit.

Candidates must have strong desire to work with pediatric psychiatry patients

Nursing Specific Info

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

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS 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 U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Two (2) or more years recent RN experience. 
• Current AHA BLS Provider certification

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.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN preferred
• Experience as a float RN
• Demonstrated flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated positive verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Demonstrated team player skills
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem solving skills within all levels of the health care team, as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.
• Experience floating to multiple units
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospital nursing policies and practice.
• Demonstrates participation in continuous quality improvement process with documented results.
• Experience with family centered care philosophy
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth.
•  Inpatient child psychiatry experience.  Demonstrated knowledge of cognitive behavioral treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders

Work Schedule

*Commitment is 32 hours per 4 week scheduling block*
Day, Evening and Night shifts are available, 4, 8 & 12 hour blocks are available
Location: Central Staffing Resource (Home base)

Expected to float to like units where competent and qualified in times of decreased cases

Inability to work for (3) months consecutively leads to automatic termination from employment

No guarantee of work at any time.  Shifts can and sometimes will be cancelled.

 Shifts are 8 hours in length: night shift 23:00-7:30, day shift 7:00-15:00, eve shift 15:00-23:00.  Hours and shifts based on unit needs. 

Additional Information

This temporary position may meet eligibility requirements for health care benefits.

Background Screening

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.