STAFF NURSE (TEMP)- Michigan Visiting Care - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary This job opening is for 3 Unit-Based Temporary RN positions at Michigan Visiting Care.

* 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.

Responsibilities* Provides skilled nursing services to patients in their homes and is responsible for assessing nursing needs, including the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients and their families.

May act as a primary nurse to one or more patients, encompassing the responsibilities of updating care plans, medication profiles and maintaining organization of the medical chart in the home.

The home health RN safely completes procedures and treatments as necessary.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary home health staff, the RN ensures the provision of safe delivery of nursing care following all department policies and state and federal regulations.

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

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

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

Required Qualifications* Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse License

Six months (6 mo) of acute nursing experience or equivalent

Six months (6 mo) minimum tracheostomy care experience

Ability to work autonomously in a non-structured environment

Good verbal and written skills

Good organizational and leadership skills

Desired Qualifications* Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Home health care experience

Broad-based nursing skill level

At least one year nursing experience

Home Mechanical Ventilation experience

Pediatric Nursing experience

Proof of current CPR certification through the American Heart Association

Proof of negative TB status

Work Schedule Hours: Variable

Shifts: 8, 10 or 12 hour midnight shift

Location: Michigan Visiting Care

Additional Information This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

Additional Information UNIT-BASED TEMPORARY NURSE GUIDELINES

* Unit-based temporary employee working three or more shifts per scheduling period will be scheduled to work a minimum of two weekend shifts per scheduling period (8 hours = 1 shift). The contractual definition of a weekend applies for temporary employees.* Unit-based temporary nurses who preschedule two or fewer shifts per scheduling period do not

have to meet the weekend requirements.

* Each unit-based temporary nurse will be expected to work a portion of scheduled shifts on off shifts (recommended guide: 25%).

* Each unit-based temporary nurse will be scheduled to work the number of shifts during holiday weeks that reflect his/her normal scheduling pattern. Temporary nurses should be scheduled to work shifts during three out of the six holiday weeks and one of these weeks should be Christmas or New Year's week. (A week is defined as Sunday through Saturday during which the holiday falls).

* Unit-based temporary nurses are to be scheduled after all regular staff are scheduled per contract language.

* Managers may establish additional guidelines based upon individual unit scheduling requirements

Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

-Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.

-Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.