NURSING SUPERVISOR (University Hospital-6A, Adult Medical-Surgical Unit)

Clinical Nursing Director

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

• Assist the Clinical Nursing Director on 6A1, 32-bed, Adult Medical-Surgical Unit in the planning and management of 6A1 patient care services.
• To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education and research
• To assist in coordinating patient care services consistent with the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers mission and goals.
• Collaborate/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.
• Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over nursing and support staff, as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

Responsibilities Include Personnel Management

• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of nursing and support staff.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and orienting nursing and support staff.
• Participate in counseling, coaching, discipline and evaluation of staff.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of the individual performance plans.
• Facilitate open channels of communication with Nursing Directors, ACNO's, peers, staff, providers and others.
• Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, members of the Nursing Leadership Team and others.

Clinical Practice

• Rotate to the off shifts as determined by staffing needs and the Clinical Nursing Director.
• Maintain significant presence rounding on patients, families and interfacing with staff to ensure patient care excellence on all shifts.
• To provide clinical assessment. Mentoring, coaching and evaluation of staff.

Management of Clinical Area

• Participate in the development and implementation of unit or area goals and objectives.
• Identify and plan for staffing consistent with the needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements.
• Participate in planning and problem solving of daily unit/area operations, priorities of patient services, and urgent and emergent care.
• Interpret and implement the Hospital and University policies and procedures and the standards of regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the monitoring of Department payroll and commodity expenditures.
• Provide input into the payroll and commodity budget planning process.
• Participate in hiring activities of unit staff, conducting personnel interviews and reference checks.
• Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
• Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement organization, department and/or unit policies, procedures and standards of Nursing Care.
• Collaborate with Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement competency-based evaluation.
• Collaborate with intra- and inter- disciplinary, and intra- and inter departmental colleagues to create the Ideal Patient Experience.
• Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.

Quality Improvement and Research

• Participate in planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit quality improvement activities.
• Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice of the unit's nursing staff.
• Promote staff involvement in clinical research.

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Requirements

• Applicant must meet one of the following:
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing OR
• Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in General Adult Medical-Surgical
• Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nurse leadership certification within two (2) years of accepting this position. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). The nurse leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)
• Demonstrated leadership ability including experience in, charge nurse, team leader, professional development framework, or other management 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

• Two (2) years of recent general medical-surgical RN experience.
• Unit committee membership.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clinical nursing director, supervisor, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
• Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data from University supported computer databases.

Nursing Specific Info Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

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

Nursing Specific Info If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Schedule Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Shift: This position will regularly provide leadership support on off shifts, including evenings and nights. The schedule will also include day shifts and may vary based on unit operations, leadership priorities, meetings, and other departmental needs. Flexibility to work weekends as needed is required. Location: University Hospital, 6A1 Medical-Surgical Unit Additional Information This position may be filled using an FLSA exempt or non-exempt designation. 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. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.