Job Summary
Provides professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for the departments of the Surgical Short Stay Unit. Participates as a member of leadership teams to provide and continually improve health care services and to support the mission and goals of Michigan Nursing Services, and the Health System. This position reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.
- To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in planning, coordinating, leading, and managing clinical and administrative operations.
- To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in providing leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing safety, quality, customer service, education and research.
- To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Hospital and Health System mission and goal statements.
- To assist in managing budgets, payroll, commodities, staffing/scheduling, hiring and staff reviews.
- The 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 the 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*
In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Director, will provide leadership and management of the Surgical Short Stay Unit
Responsibilities include:
- Recruit, hire, manage, supervise and coordinate all staff for SSSU
- Plan, assign and review the work of nursing and support staff.
- Counsel, develop and evaluate the performance of all nursing staff.
- Provide leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice and for interdisciplinary clinical guidelines, using best evidence.
- In collaboration with other members of the leadership teams, identify and plan for staffing consistent with needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements and appropriate to the scopes of a variety of roles.
- Participate in and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care activities and programs.
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement activities.
- Evaluate and manage clinical equipment and recommend necessary expenditures
- Facilitate education of nursing leadership students.
- Assure compliance with affirmative action, regulatory, legal, patient care and safety programs.
- Have working knowledge of oncology and surgical patient care and needs
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.
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*
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
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.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum two (2) years (within the last five years) RN experience in Medical/Surgical
- Nurse Leadership certification or completion within one (1) year of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). Certifications must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)
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*
- Master of Science Nursing
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience (i.e. committee chairs, program leads)
- Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Days/Shift/Hours: Day Shift - Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit
Location: University Hospital-Surgical Short Stay 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
Must be able to provide evidence of the following qualities by applying with a comprehensive resume and demonstrated through the interview process if selected:
- Exceptional communication skills, professional image, confidence in dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated ability to promote professional working relationships with outstanding communication skills and demonstrated advanced leadership skills
- Demonstrated team building, conflict resolution, decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams of all sizes
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 employment opportunity employer.