This position is a 4-month internship program which prepares the new Graduate Nurse for a Registered Nurse Position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 5 (CVICU 5). Orientation includes a combination of classroom and precepted bedside clinical experience. A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 36 hours per week (0.9 FTR) to the CVC5 ICU is required after the completion of the four (4) month internship program. The initial 4 months will rotate day and night shifts to meet orientation and learning needs. Shift assignment to night shift upon completion of internship. Scheduled paid time off (PTO) will not be granted during the internship program.
This posting will be used to hire graduate nurse internship positions in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU 5). The position will have a start date in June 2024.
The Cardiovascular ICU (CVC 5) is a 8-bed adult intensive care unit caring for patients who have recently undergone cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery. This unit specializes in coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplantation, heart valve repair, ventricular assist devices and esophageal procedures as well as carotid re-vascularization and aneurysm repairs. Staff members collaborate with the Advanced Practice Team and are involved with patient/family conferences, patient care rounds, and referrals. Perform Charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Assist in research studies and quality assurance activities.
? The candidate must be a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. The candidate must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
? Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur no later than 45 days from the individual start date, for those hired as a Graduate Nurse.
? Must be able to start internship in June, 2024.
**This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.
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.
- BSN preferred
- Patient Care Tech experience in CVICU
- Student Nurse experience in CVICU
- ACLS
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) 936-5183.
Hours: 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE)
Shift: Night/Day shift, This position is mainly nights with the possibility of rotating to day shift; 8 & 12 hour shifts and every other weekend
Location: CVC5-ICU
Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.
Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:
www.med.umich.edu/cvc/pdf/cvcpotentialteam.pdf
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.
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