Job Description

Job Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) and services the Discharge Hospitality Center (DHC) for adult patients. 
The Discharge Hospitality Center (DHC) is a designated area for patients who are discharged or are finalizing discharge needs that are awaiting transportation, pharmacy, or other medical supplies. This space provides a comfortable space for patients to wait and complete their care with us at Michigan Medicine. Utilization of this space is facilitated by our Clinical Care Expediters who follow a strict selection criterion for transfer to the DHC.

Job Summary

This job opening is for a Temporary Float RN position within the Central Staffing Resource Department (CSR) Specialty Cluster, Discharge Hospitality Center
 

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*

Work with the Clinical Expediter to determine appropriateness of the patient for use of DHC.

Coordinate with unit Charge RN to help facilitate the patient coming to the DHC.

Upon arrival, check the patient into the DHC and help get them oriented to the space.

Complete any remaining care that may be needed prior to discharge, such as completing IVPB infusions or discontinuing PIVs.

Patients can come to the DHC with their After Visit Summary (AVS) or Discharge paperwork reviewed and completed already, in the case this has not been completed, it will need to be printed and reviewed with the patient by the DHC RN.

Complete all documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including around care provided in the DHC, complete education for discharge, and complete the AVS.

In some cases, patients will require coordination with pharmacy for discharge medications or with security to obtain remaining patient belongings.
 

The University of Michigan Health is a Magnet recognized hospital. We have recently been named #1 hospital in Michigan by US News and World Report for 2024-25!

Nursing Specific Info

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*

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 preferred

Experience as a float RN, floating to multiple units

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

Ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Demonstrates accountability/dependability as evidenced by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame.

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.

Work Schedule

**Commitment is 24 hours per 4 week scheduling period
Evening and Night shifts are available; 4, 8, and 12 HR BLOCKS AVAILABLE!
Location: University Hospital: Central Staffing Resources Specialty Cluster

Please Note:

Expected to float to like units where competent and qualified in times of decreased activity

Inability to work for three (3) months consecutively will lead to automatic termination from employment at Michigan Medicine.

No guarantee of work at any time, and 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
1). 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).
2). 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.
3). A Temporary Nurse should work 24 hours per 4 week schedule block. You may request four
(4), eight (8), or twelve (12) hour shifts in advance.
4.) Temporary Nurses in the CSR Clusters are NOT required to work weekends or holidays.
5). 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

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.

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