Graduate Nurse Internship Program (Registered Nurse)

Job Description

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, known for groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since 1850. It comprises over 26,000 employees and aims to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding individuals in medicine, sciences, and healthcare. Its mission is to improve the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities.

Job Description

• Job Title: Graduate Nurse Internship Program (Registered Nurse)
• Unit: 11 West, Michigan Congenital Heart Center (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital)
• Program Overview: A 12-week internship program designed to prepare new Graduate Nurses for a Registered Nurse position on a general care pediatric unit. The program includes a combination of educational sessions and precepted bedside clinical experience.
• Unit Details: 11 West is a 32-bed unit within the Michigan Congenital Heart Center, including up to 12 moderate care beds for patients requiring closer monitoring and observation. It provides family-centered care to pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery patients, ranging from newborn to young adult.
• Commitment: A two (2) year commitment with a minimum of 30 hours/week (0.75 FTR) is required for candidates hired through the internship program.
• Responsibilities: Upon successful completion of the internship, the RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery patients, ensuring family-centered care and contributing to the unit’s mission.
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Hourly range for Registered Nurses: $41.78-$64.81/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
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings with immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no-cost CEs and professional development for advancement
• 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 a Graduate Nurse or newly licensed in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Must not have yet practiced as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX must occur prior to the start date of the nurse internship.
• Requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects for long periods of time.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Experience as an Extern or Inpatient Tech, Pediatrics Preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and organized
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Takes initiative in seeking professional growth
• Experience working with children and youth
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and problem-solving skills as evidenced by interviews, documentation, writing skills, and references
• Work Schedule:
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: Night Shift, Up to 50% weekend requirement
• Location: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
• Note: All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
• 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.
• Background Screening: Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer.
• EEO Statement: The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Resume Required: A complete and accurate resume is required to be considered for this position.