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! 

Hourly range for Registered Nurses $40.18 - $62.31 / hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / 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*

?      Provide expert nursing care to infectious disease patients in the ambulatory outpatient clinics. 

• Provide telephone triage, patient education, direct patient care including injections, documentation with follow-up and coordination with ancillary services and related departments.
• Monitor laboratory results daily for abnormalities and record into CAREWare database required for HATP grant funding.
• Assist providers and Medical Assistants (MAs) with daily clinic flow and as necessary to maintain clinic flow in a timely manner.
• Address encounters and prescription refills received in the HATP RN inbox.
• Assist with immunizations and injections in clinic and during nurse visits.
• Maintain Cabenuva and Lenacapavir injection schedule according to standard practices and required dosing schedules. Maintain waiting list for Cabenuva.
• Assist MAs with medication prior authorizations (including Cabenuva and Lenacapavir) as needed to facilitate timely completion.
• Assume Quality Management leadership as required by Federal Grant
• Assist with grant renewal writing each year.
• Collect necessary data to complete Ryan White programmatic goals and objectives as detailed in the program work plan and assigned by program leadership.
• Participate in HATP and Quality committee meetings.
• Work with licensed providers to develop and carry out clinical standards of care for various patient diagnoses.
• Participate as a professional member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Teach patients and families pertinent information regarding the patient condition and treatment plans including education regarding adverse effects and proper use of HIV antiretroviral medication.
• Assist in orientation of team members as appropriate, including observation and participation of patient care activities.
• Actively participate and support performance improvement activities related to self, clinic, department, and institutional goals and objectives.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

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) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

?       Current License to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.

• Three (3) years recent experience as a registered nurse, caring for adults with acute or chronic conditions in an inpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• One (1) year, within the last 3 years of RN experience in ambulatory care setting.
• Proficiency with MiChart inbasket management and documentation of patient encounters in electronic health record, e.g., Epic
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidence by resume, annual evaluations, and references.
• Adept at efficient collaboration and teamwork as evidence by annual evaluations and references. 

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Desired Qualifications*

• BSN
• One (1) or more continuous years of caring for patients with HIV infection.
• Ability to interpret HATP data to enhance program quality and lead continuous quality improvement efforts required by the grant.
• Knowledge of special needs of immune compromised patients such as experience with transplant, hematology/oncology, HIV or other specialty patients.
• Experience in telehealth nursing. 
• Proficiency with MiChart inbasket management and documentation of patient encounters in electronic health record, e.g., Epic
• One (1) year, within the last two years, of electronic lab monitoring for patients on immunosuppressive medications. 

Work Schedule

?     40 hours/week.

• Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, 8-hour shifts, holidays, weekends and evenings may be required based on clinic needs. Flexibility is required.

Location ?Position is currently hybrid and at Taubman center, subject to change based on needs. All orientation efforts take place on-site.

This position is grant funded and limited to the term of the funding period.

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

Expectations:

• Demonstrated ability of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with internal and external customers. 
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities on clinic, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability, e.g., completion of work, mandatories, goal setting within established timelines.
• Excellent attendance record as evidenced by references and evaluations. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve effectively and efficiently. 
• Demonstrated ability to seek constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues.
• Demonstrated willingness to support and participate in change based on unit, department, and institutional goals and objectives. 

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.