REGISTERED NURSE- Ambulatory Care Services- Ophthalmology: Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Uveitis

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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*

• To provide nursing care to the Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmic ambulatory population inclusive of patients in the Retina, Ocular Oncology and Uveitis ambulatory clinic.

• Provide nursing care to patients being evaluated for surgical interventions for ocular cancers.

• Provide nursing care to the Uveitis patient population.

• Perform prednisone and immunomodulatory therapy counseling for the uveitis patient population.

• Order and follow labs for the ophthalmic patient populations inclusive of patients on immunomodulatory therapy.

• Provide patient education for ophthalmic conditions.

• Perform Humira patient teaching.

• Assist providers with the care of clinic patients inclusive of treatments, assessments, and patient care orders.

• Provide telephone management of ophthalmic patient population which includes: triage of calls from patients, families, clinicians and other health care team members.

• Collaborate with other health care team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity of care.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Candidate must be able to function independently with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.

• Candidate must possess high level critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to care for patients with complex ophthalmology conditions.

• Pre-operative and post-operative teaching, counseling and obtaining consents for ophthalmology procedures.

• Provide nursing care and support to additional ophthalmic providers.

Expectations of the position:

• Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate, and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations.

• Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize, and delegate effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers)

• Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills within all levels of the health care team.

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 licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan

• Two (2) years experience (within the last 5 years) of direct inpatient or outpatient care for an adult surgical population.

• One (1) year experience (within the last 5) ambulatory care experience or operating room experience

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.

Desired Qualifications*

• 1-2 year(s) or more experience with ophthalmology

• Experience providing care to a pediatric patient population.

• Experience as a registered nurse in an adult oncology care setting.

• Recent (within 5 years) experience with telehealth nursing, including triage, patient assessment and education.

• Recent (within 5 years) ambulatory care experience.

• BSN

Work Schedule

Hours per week: 40 hours

Shift/Hours/Days: Days, Monday- Friday, variable times. Weekends and Holidays as patient care requires.

Location:In clinic, less than 50% remote, primarily Kellogg Eye Center with some potential for other locations as needed based on division growth changes/strategies.

? All employees will be expected to float to a designated unit in times of low census or department needs.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251285

Working Title

REGISTERED NURSE- Ambulatory Care Services- Ophthalmology: Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Uveitis

Job Title

REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM KEC Retina

Posting Begin/End Date

7/05/2024 - 7/12/2024

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing

Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

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