CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR (Ambulatory Care- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic)

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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.

Responsibilities*

• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the nurse in this role will provide nursing care to patients and families of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant ACU. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patients in the pediatric cancer clinic; plans, implements, and evaluated patient care; teaches patients and caregivers; and orients colleagues and peers.
• The pediatric cancer clinic RN includes telephone management, patient and family education, assistance with procedures, daily clinic operations management, functional supervision of assistive personnel and other responsibilities as related to this patient population.
• The pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT clinical care coordinator RN will support patient care activities in the clinic including but not limited to patient assessment, education, and direct patient care. Telephone triage will be a primary function of the clinic RN.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Expectations 

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all team members to improve patient outcomes.
• Active participation in quality improvement initiatives.
• Function with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.
• Demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills relative to assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate their ability to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously.
• Demonstrate their ability to problem solve in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrate their effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate their ability to function competently with the electronic medical record and other technological applications.

Nursing Specific Info

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 RSAM Registered Nurses $39.47 - $61.39 / 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

Required Qualifications*

Required Educational Requirement (applicant must meet one of the following):
Bachelors degree in Nursing - OR - Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing

Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.

One(1) year current  RN experience in Hematology/Oncology.

One (1) year current RN experience in pediatric nursing.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• One (1) year (in the last 5 years) RN experience in ambulatory care.   
• RN experience with hematology/oncology patients in ambulatory care setting (clinic, infusion or care navigation).                                
• RN experience with pediatric patients in the ambulatory care setting. 

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hrs

Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, includes Saturdays. Hours may be variable (nontraditional including further weekends/holidays commitment) based on patient and volume needs. 8-hour shifts; variable hours between 8 AM ? 5:30 PM

Location: Pediatric Cancer Clinic- 7th floor Mott Children's Hospital. This includes some work from home; but, this is not a fully remote position (subject to change based on unit needs). The nurse will be required to see patient in clinic.

All new employees are expected to float in times of low census. Flexible hours to meet program needs.

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.