STAFF NURSE-TEMP : Central Staffing Resources (University Hospital South - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)/Ketamine Clinic

Job Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and University Hospital South - ECT/Ketamine Clinic

• BASE RATE & SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS FOR CSR STAFF NURSE TEMPS:
  
  
  

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 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Ketamine patients. Conduct and document Outpatient ECT Assessments and work in the ECT PACU.

Nursing Specific Info

• 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.
  
  
  

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*

Provide expert nursing care to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Ketamine patients. Conduct and document Outpatient ECT Assessments and work in the ECT PACU.

• Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Recent psychiatric clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of complex patients.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of psychiatric complex patients.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN prepared.
• Recent ECT experience within the last year
• ACLS and PALS Certifications (Will be required within 6 months of hire)
• Recent experience completing ECT Assessments
• Experience in the utilization of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), NAPPI or Welle.
• Recent UM-MiChart experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cognitive behavioral treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders
• Demonstrated excellent attendance as evidenced by performance and evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaborate with all team members.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• 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.
  
  
  

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: Actual Hours will vary

Shift: Day shift; Monday through Friday.

Location: University Hospital - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)/ Ketamine Clinic

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

Modes of Work

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.

Additional Information

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

Additional Information

TEMPORARY FLOAT NURSE GUIDELINES

• All CSR employees are required to attend an annual educational Blitz to complete required
  
  
  

UM mandatories and competencies (BCLS every 2 yrs., Cardiac Arrest and maintain all

other applicable certifications).

• Temporary Float Nurses are expected to work all shifts requested unless no work is
  
  
  

available. It is the intention that all Temps will float to all units within the cluster specialty.

• A Temporary Nurse should work 24 hours per 4-week schedule block. You may request four
• , eight (8), or twelve (12) hours shifts in advance.
• Temporary Nurses in the CSR Clusters are NOT required to work weekends or holidays.
• Temporary Nurses will participate in a newly designed, streamlined, onboarding/orientation
  
  
  

program. However, the progression of orientation will be dependent upon clinical

competency, staffing needs of the individual units, and the number of hours worked by the

Temporary RN.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System 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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.