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Nurse Recruitment: 734-936-5183

NurseRecruit_UMHS@med.umich.edu

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RN SALARY (as of 7/1/06)
Salary is based upon experience. Ranges are as follows:

Graduate Nurse $21.27/hr
Registered Nurse - Level A
(0-18 mo experience)
$22.39/hr
Registered Nurse - Level B
(18+ months of experience)
$22.50/hr - $30.22/hr
Educ. Nurse Coord./Flight Nurse $24.02/hr - $32.75/hr
Clinical Nurse Specialist $26.75/hr - $36.48/hr
Nurse Practitioner $33.70/hr - $37.36/hr
Neonatal NP/Cardiac Surgery NP $37.53/hr - $45.00/hr
Nurse Midwife $38.61/hr - $44.53/hr

 

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AND BONUS PLANS

EVENING: $1.00/hr

NIGHT: $1.25/hr

Straight Evening Shift/Full-time: $200/quarter

Straight Night Shift/Full-time: $300/quarter

Plus: $1500/annual

Plus: $2000/annual

Bonuses are pro-rated for part-time employees.

 

OVERTIME LIMITS

Overtime is limited to 16 hours, per employee (for most areas) within each 4-week scheduling period.

LPN SALARY

The salary range for LPN's is $13.17 to $19.38 per hour, based on experience. Shift differential for evenings and nights is $1.00/hr. In addition, the following bonuses apply for full-time.

EVENING:

$100/quarter plus $1000/annual

NIGHT:

$200/quarter plus $1600/annual

Bonuses are pro-rated for part time employees.

PAID TIME OFF

Full-time RNs employees in classifications of CN1 or CN2 accrue PTO time as follows:

Seniority

Hourly Rate of Accrual/Month LPN PTO Accrual/Month

0-5 yrs

16 hrs

13.33 hrs

5-10

20

17.33 hrs

over 10

24

21.33 hrs

Full-time employees NP, CNS or Nurse Midwife classifications will accrue PTO time of 24 hours per month.

HOLIDAY

There are seven holidays: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after Thanksgiving.

HEALTH INSURANCE

An employee working on a regular appointment of at least 20 hours is eligible for full health insurance benefits on the first day of employment. After one year of service, regular employees with at least a 50% appointment are eligible for dental benefits. Retirement health benefits are available depending on years of service. The benefits web site is www.umich.edu/~benefits

TUITION REFUND

After six months of satisfactory employment, RNs are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement for job-related education courses. Ph.D. course work is not reimbursed. Full time employees may be reimbursed 75% cost of in-state tuition for University of Michigan classes. For non-UM classes reimbursement is 75% or up to $1006/term. Reimbursement applies to 4 credit hours/term. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours/week may receive reimbursement on a pro-rated basis.

RETIREMENT PLAN - Tax Deferred Annuity - Immediate Vesting

If the employees contributes 5% of his/her salary to the retirement annuity plan, UM contributes an additional 10% of the salary. Choices of retirement annuity plan options will be presented during orientation. The annuity accrued belongs to the employee and is theirs if they leave UM or relocate.

RELOCATION LOAN

RNs employed by the University of Michigan Medical Center may be eligible to receive interest-free loans to defray expenses when moving to the Ann Arbor area. The relocation contact person is available through Nurse Recruitment, as well as helpful website references.

WORK/LIFE RESOURCE CENTER (www.umich.edu/~hraa/worklife)

The Work/Life Resource Center offers resources for child care, elder/dependent care and any other assistance an employee may need in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal responsibilities.

ORIENTATION

Orientation begins with a 6-day central nurse specialized program followed by special classes for the following areas: Adult Medical Surgical, Adult Critical Care, Pediatric Critical Care and General Critical Care. The intensive care units and step down units combine their individualized orientations with a comprehensive centralized Critical Care Orientation program. Unit-based orientation is a preceptor experience that focuses on the unique needs of each staff member.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

RNs are on probation for the first six months of employment.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT

A one year commitment is requested. Longer commitments may be requested for certain programs such as internships. Employees desiring short-term or intermittent employment may inquire about temporary employment.

PARKING PERMIT (www.parking.umich.edu)

Each employee is eligible to purchase a parking permit on the first day of employment. In order to purchase a permit, new employees should bring their driver’s license plus cash or check to purchase their permit.
Vanpool information is available at this web site: (www.pts.umich.edu/fleet/vanpool.html)

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS (www.michigan.gov/bhser)

Upon employment, each RN applicant must have a license to practice in the State of Michigan.
Graduate nurses awaiting state board results and licensure will be able to practice as Graduate Nurses, with limited guidelines for practice under the supervision of a RN.

HOURS OF WORK

Work shifts vary according to unit need and may include 8hr, 12 hr and 8/12 combinations. Schedules will be discussed at the time of the interview with the Nurse Manager.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (www.med.umich.edu/nursing/csr)

The Central Staffing Resource Department provides opportunities for experienced RNs to work as a supplemental resource in both regular and temporary roles. No fringe benefits are available to temporary employees. Temporary nurses do not pay union dues.

REPRESENTATION (www.umpnc.org)

Non-supervisory RNs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Professional Nurse Council of the Michigan Nurses Association. The payment of dues or a service fee will be discussed at the employment interview.

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