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.
Responsibilities of the position:
Expectations of the position:
- Must be self-directed and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously
- Demonstrated work performance indicating ownership, teamwork, commitment, and compassion that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Must be flexible in interacting with multiple medical services at one time
- Strong leadership skills as evidenced by previous evaluation documentation
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships
- Demonstrated ability in development and execution of quality initiatives to enhance optimal patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, and initiate educational presentations/programs to enhance quality of patient care for wound, ostomy and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through previous evaluations
- Excellent computer skills, must have a working knowledge of Excel, Word, GroupWise and Care Web
- Demonstrated ability to perform professional presentations/lectures to audiences of varying sizes
- Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan
- Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing OR Associate degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master degree in Nursing.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent (with in the last four (4) years) wound and/or ostomy direct patient care experience in the acute care setting.
- Must obtain WOCN certification within one (1) year of hire.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
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.
- Prior experience as a wound ostomy nurse
- Previous experience in working with both adult and pediatric populations
- Wound care certification
- Ostomy care certification
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 $41.44 - $64.45 / 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
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
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL COMPETENT NE.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from COMPETENT NE through MASTERY NE
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 per week: 40 hours/week (1.0)
Shift: Day shift 7am-3:30pm; to include weekends with a set schedule
Location: University Hospital - Wound/Ostomy Services
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.
