Job Details

REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care, Transplant Center- Dual-Unit Float)

Job Opening ID: 172868
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH - TC - Transplant Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date: 8/16/2019 8/23/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Procedural Services
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

Job Summary
Purpose of Position:Provide float support coverage to team members in the areas of hepatology, pre/post adult kidney/pancreas transplant and Pre/Post Liver, with the potential for support to the Transplant Procedure unit if applicable. This float coverage includes but not limited to case coordination through patient evaluation, assessment, and implementation of planned interventions. Facilitate extensive patient education through telephone intervention and face-to-face meetings in both individual and group settings. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide quality care in the outpatient setting for hepatology and abdominal transplant population.

Organizational Relationships:This staff member is under the direction of the Transplant Ambulatory Care Clinical Nursing Director, and will provide Ambulatory Care Nursing support to a variety of nursing units within the Transplant Center.

Expectations of the position:

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by performance and evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by performance and evaluation.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance as evidenced by performance and evaluation.
• Critical thinking, as demonstrated in written and verbal communication, in the care of complex patients.
• Transplant certification (CCTC/CCTN) within 2 years of hire.

Mission Statement
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*

• Utilize the nursing process to facilitate patient care for chronic disease management as well as through the pre- and post- transplantation stages.
• Provide skilled observations, telephone triage and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
• Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community patient records on patient population.
• Provide consultation and participate in problem-solving efforts with nursing staff, medical staff, referring physicians and other disciplines.
• May be involved in the care of Post TXP biopsy and infusion patients.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
• Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community settings.
• Provide continuity through preadmission and/or post discharge outpatient visits, including telephone triage and counseling.
• Provide follow-up on discharge planning with Continuing Care Coordinator, other multi-disciplinary staff and resources in the community.
• Provide continuity through handling of post discharge outpatient care needs prior to next visit.
• Provide instruction/reinforcement regarding self care to increase adherence to prescribed treatment.
• Utilize various resources available within the Ambulatory Care and Department of Internal Medicine/hepatology/nephrology transplant settings to determine and meet the needs of the patient/family.
• Develop collaborative mechanisms with appropriate others (nurse managers, peers, etc.) for providing patient care.

Education:

• Collaborate with Nurse Manager, education coordinator and other health team members on units providing care to patients to identify and support educational needs.
• Serve as a consultant to nursing personnel and other health care professionals caring for transplant patients.

Organizational:

• Represent the transplant team to external agencies, associations and programs, as appropriate.
• Initiate, with the interdisciplinary team, evaluation of team process and function, as appropriate.
• Participate in the development, modification and interpretation of policies and procedures, as needed.
• Participate in area nursing staff meetings as well as other departmental meetings.
• Facilitate timely communications to interdisciplinary staff regarding patient needs/plan of care. Include referring physicians as appropriate.
• Participate in on-going transplant evaluation meetings and the interdisciplinary team process.

Research/Quality Assurance:

• Monitor nursing care provided and utilize results of quality monitoring to initiate changes in practices, as indicated.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement by involvement in teams and by supporting changes recommended through the continuous quality improvement process.
• Participate in medical/multidisciplinary research as requested by
• Identifying research subjects.
• Initiating/participating in data collection/analysis.
• Providing leadership for nursing's participation in research studies.
• Evaluate, interpret and integrate research findings into clinical practice.

Leadership:

• Effectively analyze and prioritize outpatient/service needs.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments and tasks.
• Demonstrate effective delegation techniques.
• Identify opportunities to implement strategies/make recommendations for cost effective care, when appropriate.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills as related to operational and clinical issues within the clinical area and through meeting participation and attendance.

Professional Development:

• Assume responsibility for on-going professional development, attending appropriate continuing education, staff development programs, conferences and grand rounds as indicated.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing and professional literature.
• Participate with nurse manager in annual evaluation of own performance.
• Assume responsibility for attendance at the hospital's mandatory continuing education programs annually

Nursing Specific Info
Nursing Specific Info
BENEFITS: Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

• Salary range for Registered Nurses- $63,918.40- $101,108.80
• Evening Shift Differential- $2.35 per hour
• Night Shift Differential- $3.20 per hour
• Weekend Differential- $1.75 per 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

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Three years of nursing experience as an RN
• Demonstrated competency in the care of immunocompromised patients.
• Demonstrated competency in the assessment and interventions of laboratory testing, management of complex medical regimens, and patient and family education and counseling.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• 2-5 Experience in the Ambulatory Care setting.
• Experience in the care of Kidney and Liver Transplant & Hepatology, patients in the Ambulatory Care setting.
• Experience in the care of patients with surgical wounds.
• Experience in providing care to multiple patient disciplines.
• Experience with EPIC, OTIS, Avitrax, Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of UMMC nursing policies and standards of practice.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Lean training

Work Schedule
Union Affiliation
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.

Background Screening
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.

Decision Making 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.


To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/172868/registered_nurse_ambulatory_care_transplant_center-_dual-unit_float

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