Job Description

The Department of Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital (VVWH) Nursing Services is a full-scope Perinatal care hospital at University of Michigan Health. We are seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide direct support to the nursing leadership.

Candidates for this position must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience needed to provide highly responsible and effective administrative support in an academic health care setting. Key skills include: accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to problem-solve, excellent planning skills, consistent and effective follow-through on all matters, high quality writing skills, excellent customer service and diplomacy and the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet manner. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities and must be adaptable, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and able to develop relationships with clinicians and staff from across the health system as needed to support a collaborative environment.

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the care of the childbearing mother and newborn assigned to a VVWH RN.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe, supportive family-centered environment that supports patient needs.
• Assist the obstetrical team in the performance of delivery procedures wherever they may occur.
• Assist the RN in the care of the childbearing mother during all stages of labor to ensure a safe delivery for all labor patients.
• Ensure efficient and consistent management of procedural instruments and devices in VVWH, excluding those used for surgical cases in the operating rooms
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, standing for long periods of time, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
• Communicate with patients, families and staff in a welcoming, caring and professional manner.
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

Basic Function and Responsibility

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the care of the childbearing mother and newborn.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe, supportive family-centered environment that supports patient needs.
• Coordinate and assist the pediatric team in the performance of newborn circumcision procedures, including management of procedural instruments and procedure room.
• Perform delegated tasks for maintenance of equipment and supplies for emergencies and routine care in VVWH.
• Perform delegated clinical and laboratory procedures on the childbearing mother and newborn, including specimen transport.
• Assist with admit, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of patient care space and equipment including stocking areas.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, standing for long periods of time, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
• Communicate with patients, families and staff in a welcoming, caring and professional manner.
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.
• Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:

• Junior status in an accredited BSN program
• Certified as a Nurse Aide (CNA, Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), or Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• 2nd year in accredited ADN program
• Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science
• A minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
• A minimum two years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment

Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.

• Certified as a Nurse Aide (CNA, Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), or Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Course work in an Allied Health field

7:00 pm - 7:30 am 12 hour shifts

3 Days per week, 2 weekends per schedule period

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Tech to tech report is expected at the beginning of each shift. The off going tech then stays on the unit to help answer call lights and perform duties until RN report is finished. On-coming tech will also collaborate with RN for workflow during shift.
• Identify mother and neonate per hospital/unit policy when separating from/re-uniting with one another.
• Notify Team Leader or Charge Nurse of any patient care/equipment problems/issues.
• Communicate to families in a welcoming, caring and professional manner; explain all procedures and care; answers questions
• Write information on the patient white board as needed to keep updated
• Work closely with the unit educators in the preceptor role for new hire L&D OB Techs to ensure appropriate learning opportunities and achievement of required clinical competencies by the orientee.

Supervision Received from the VVWH Clinical Nursing Director and VVWH Clinical Supervisors; functional supervision received from the L&D unit Charge Nurse, Team Leader and/or Staff Nurse.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

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.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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