REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care Services, Rogel Cancer Center Infusi

Company: Michigan Medicine
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

How to Apply This is a "multiple-fill" job opening:
A total of three (3) (1.0 FTE), Registered Nurses will be hired to fill this job opening.
Hours & shifts are identical for both hires.
(see below for work schedule detail)
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine? 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!
Salary range for Registered Nurses- $65,840.24 - $104,150.85
Evening Shift Differential- $2.45 per hour
Night Shift Differential- $3.30 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
Responsibilities* This is a dual unit position with primary responsibility to the Cancer Center Adult Infusion Area. The RN may work in both the Cancer Center Adult Infusion area and/or the Ravitz Cancer Center Research Unit depending on patient acuity and census.
The Infusion Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care, including patient education and the management of chemotherapy administration.
The Registered Nurse (RN) supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patient undergoing chemotherapy treatment; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers.
The RN administers injections, IV hydration, blood products, and chemotherapy.
The RN will be required to work in any of Adult Infusion and may be moved throughout the day due to patient acuity and census.
The candidate must have demonstrated the following in his/her current position:
Competent performance
Accountable for the management of patients assigned to the team.
Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems.
Utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential patient problems in the hematology/oncology setting.
Identifies patient/family learning needs and ensures that they are met.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Works with the various Cancer Center associates to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately.
Communication and Respect.
Maintains a highly professional and positive attitude regardless of workload and stress level.
Inputs, retrieves and interprets data from multiple manual and computer based information systems.
Exhibits professional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Professional Leadership
Utilizes time in an efficient manner by completing assigned duties.
Performs procedures in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
Participates in meeting the educational needs of self and others.
Completes all other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
Implements change to achieve identified team goals.
Seeks opportunities to meet individual objectives identified on the professional Development Model.
Team Work
Uses organizational skills to assure the team provides safe, efficient care to the patient.
Uses organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriate planning, education and coordination of services.
Safely and appropriately delegates to other health care team members.
Collaborates with medical staff to facilitate and optimize the care of the patient.
Research and Quality Improvement
Acts on behalf of patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Process.
Expectations of the position:
Has critical thinking skills to cross cover within clinical areas, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, efficiently, and communicate well with others (including peers).
Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem solving skills within all levels of the health care team.

Nursing Specific Info 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) ###-####.
Required Qualifications* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Michigan
Two (2) years or more of RN experience
Two (2) or more years of recent experience administering chemotherapy
Two (2) or more years of recent hematology/oncology RN experience
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
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications* Recent Ambulatory Care Experience
Certification by OCN
Demonstrated ability to start IVs
BSN preferred
Experience with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC. Computer/typing skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Work Schedule Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Shift: Day/Evening rotation; hours will vary; Monday-Friday with occasional holidays and occasional Saturdays.
Location: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - Adult Infusion and CCRU as needed. Home unit will be Adult Infusion.
All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
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.
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.

Associated topics: ambulatory, care, care unit, domiciliary, hospice, intensive care, mhb, psychiatric, surgery, surgical

Keywords: Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor , REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care Services, Rogel Cancer Center Infusi, Healthcare , Ann Arbor, Michigan