NURSING SUPERVISOR (Adult Hospitals: University Hospital Operating Room - Floor Runner)

Mission Statement

Job Summary

This is a nursing supervisor position that has a primary function to coordinate and/or manage the daily OR schedule in a large, Level 1 Trauma, multi-service OR. Coordinate Operating Room management, preparedness, and cleanliness for first-start cases. Provide professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for nursing practice within the University Hospital (UH) Operating Room. Participate as an active member of the leadership team focusing on daily staffing, scheduling, as well as operational needs. Coordinate and optimize patient flow across the OR/PACU of UH to promote quality, safe patient care with appropriate nursing and support staff.  Serve as liaison for clinical and operational issues surrounding patient placement in partnership with Anesthesia, Surgical, and Nursing staff.  Provide ongoing monitoring of the trauma call system and remain readily available to receive Level 1 and 2 trauma patients. Collaborate with ancillary services and disciplines to eliminate barriers to timely transfers and receipt of patients. Act as a liaison between the OR/PACU department and patients and families. Provide direct supervision to nursing and ancillary staff members assigned. 

Responsibilities*

• Schedule and assign clinical staff; arrange coverage as needed.

• Supervise, mentor, counsel, and evaluate staff as part of a continuous development program within the Professional Framework.

• Support staff education, cross-training, and proficiency development.

• Develop and foster teamwork and build trusting relationships

• Facilitate open channels of communication with the ACNO, directors, managers, peers, staff, and physicians.

• Counsel and discipline staff to enable achievement of the unit and institutional objectives, particularly as related to high-quality patient care.

• Coordinate unit operations including instrument processing, equipment evaluation, specialty implants, and specific surgeon requests.

• Coordinate and control vendor site access and activity.

• Participate in the development and implementation of unit goals and objectives.

• Interpret and implement university and health system policies and procedures.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of new or expanded services and programs.

• Represents nursing and/or clinical department/unit on assigned committees.

• Rounds in the OR areas to gather and report real-time activity.  

• Assess patient volumes and workload intensity in all areas for coordination and appropriate patient placement.  

• Partner with Anesthesia to identify and problem-solve patient placement barriers to expedite Operating Room availability. 

• Board all add-on/trauma/urgent cases 

• Coordinate communication hand-off to Midnight Charge Nurse

• Assists in the development of strategies to improve care management within the area or unit.

• Participates in and supports the involvement of nursing staff in unit quality improvement activities.

• Provides leadership to staff in understanding and applying quality improvement principles and adoption of evidence-based changes in practice into daily work. Promotes the integration of research findings into clinical practice.

• Supports research activities on the unit, as indicated.

• Serve as a resource regarding institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and implement clinical nursing practice based on UMH Policies and AORN Standards.

Professional Development Education

• Facilitate collective activity in professional organizations.

• Develops self professionally through continuing education, professional reading, participation in professional organizations, and networking. Evaluates own performance periodically with the CND/ACNO.

Required Qualifications*

• Minimum five (5) years of RN experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in Operating Room.
• 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 with 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). 
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability, including charge nurse, team leader, or other management experience.

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 experience with OR patient coordination and placement 

• CNOR certification

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

• Ability to motivate others in an individual and group setting 

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others 

• Ability to multitask 

• Ability to apply good judgment and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity     and discretion

• Demonstrated experience with inpatient Operating Room nursing 

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to perform as role model to nursing staff 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Ability to deal with a diverse group of people in a diplomatic and effective manner

• Previous experience with OR patient coordination and placement 

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/week
Shift: Day shift; hours will flex to department need
Location: University Hospital Operating Room 

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.