Job Summary
Assist the unit nursing leadership team in planning and managing the clinical and administrative operations of the Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nursing Services, including supervision of the nursing, technical and clerical personnel.
Assist in managing budgets, payroll, commodities, staffing/scheduling, hiring and performance evaluations. Clinical nursing supervisor will participate in new program development and implementation; plan, organize and evaluate patient care standards guidelines and educational activities; and monitor and implement continuous quality improvement programs.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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 30,000 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?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning and management of the unit and the provision of patient care. To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education, and research. Assists in coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Hospital and Health Center mission and goal statements. This position will have a collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel. The Nursing Supervisor position reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director. 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 the counseling, coaching, discipline, and evaluation of unit staff.
- Participate in the development, implementation and revision of individual performance plans.
- Facilitate open channels of communication with managers, peers, staff, and physicians.
- Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, and members of leadership team as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
Clinical Practice:
- Evening and night shift work will be required to provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching, support, and evaluation of staff on all shifts.
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.
- Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Nurse Manager. Participate in hiring activities of unit staff, conducting personnel interviews and reference checks.
- Collaborate with Educational Coordinator to implement competency-based evaluation.
- Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care. Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.
Quality Assurance and Research:
- Participate in planning, coordinating and evaluating unit quality improvement activities.
- Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice by unit nursing staff.
- Promote staff involvement in clinical research, as applicable.
- Assure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Expectations of the Role:
- Demonstrated understanding and support of patient and family-centered care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate ability to be effective, positive change agent.
- Demonstrate flexibility related to unit staffing and patient care needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Nurse Manager, supervisor, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
- Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
- Computer competency, including Word and Excel, with demonstrated flexibility in willingness to learn, and adapt to, new electronic systems for both care delivery and record maintenance.
Nursing Specific Info
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Required Qualifications*
Required Educational Requirements:
Applicant must meet one of the following:
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing OR
* Associate?s degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master?s degree in Nursing.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Minimum five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum two (2) years (within the last 5 years) RN experience an ICU and or pediatric ICU/Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
- Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nursing 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 nursing leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for the list, visit here
- Evidence of demonstrated leadership ability including charge nurse, team leader, professional development framework, unit level or institutional level active committee membership, project lead, Superuser, or other management/ supervisory experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in nursing.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
- Five (5) years of PCTU experience.
- Consultative and teaching skills
Work Schedule
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Days/Shift/Hours: Primarily evening and night shift hours
Note: The clinical nurse supervisor will deliver bedside nursing care for a portion of time.
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-10 West, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit
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.
Additional Information
At the University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center (CHC), our multidisciplinary team inclusive of patients and families is committed to advancing excellence in medicine and serving humanity through the practice of our core values: Transparency, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Positive Intent.
Each team member is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the partnerships we build with patients, families, and each respective team member. The CHC is dedicated to working with our patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Congenital Heart Center’s philosophy and culture. http://umhealth.me/joinchcteam
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. 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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.