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.
Job Summary
8D is a 20-bed, Critical Care unit which provides care for critical and moderate care medical-surgical patients, as well as those patients who are in transition from ICU to general care and rehabilitation floors. Our patient population requires highly skilled nursing care for the acute and chronic ventilated patient as well as those patients who have difficulties weaning from ventilator support. We care for a broad variety of medical diagnosis and service many different medical teams in the institution.
Duties:
To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning and management of the patient care. To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education, and research. To assist in coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Health mission and goal statements. Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director. Collaborative/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*
Responsibilities Include:
- 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 Clinical Nursing Director.
Clinical Practice:
- 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.
- Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
- 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.
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Required Educational Requirements:
- Applicant must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR
- Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master?s degree in Nursing.
- Minimum five (5) years RN experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in ICU or Telemetry
- Nurse Leadership certification or completion within two (2) years 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.)
- Demonstrated leadership ability including charge nurse, team leader, professional development framework, or other management experience.
NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Master of Science Nursing.
- Consultative and teaching skills.
- Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health policies and practices.
- Participation in Unit Committees and Projects
- Ability to work effectively with Clinical Nursing Director, supervisor, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates.
- Ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
- 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 administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates.
- Computer competency including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and be able to extract data from university supported computer data bases.
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
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.
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: 40 hours per week
Shift: Day shift, Mon-Fri, flexibility required
Location: University Hospital, 8D Intermediate Care/Intensive Care Unit
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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 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.