This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
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
To participate as an active member of the triad leadership team with the admin/physician partners in the applicable ACUs providing daily assessment of nursing work, facilitating continuous improvement of health care services and transition care towards the mission/goals of Michigan Medicine.
To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning and management of the patient care services. To provide professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for nursing practice for Registered Nurses, and, as indicated for Licensed Practical Nurses and assistive personnel.
Responsibilities*
Provides supervision, counsel, discipline, and completes performance evaluation for nursing with feedback from the nursing director, medical faculty, peer groups, and ACU triad.
Creates job postings, recruits, interviews and selects nurses. Works collaboratively with triad leadership team in the hiring process.
Manages the process for staffing/scheduling and vacation time of nursing staff.
Manages the orientation and competency evaluation of new hires.
Connects individually with each employee, increasing employee engagement scores and satisfaction.
Clinical Practice
Serves as a role model, mentor and expert resource to nursing and assistive staff in the provision of direct patient care.
Provides leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice and interdisciplinary clinical guidelines.
Facilitates and support a nursing practice environment in which empowerment, responsibility, autonomy, accountability, collaboration and peer review are exercised.
Develops standard process and protocols to minimize variation, support efficient workflows, and confirm the right work is performed by the right role.
Support of Clinical Operations
Participates in planning and problem-solving of daily unit operations and priorities of patient services.
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of unit goals and objectives.
Manages, directly and in collaboration with others, staffing, scheduling, benchmarking, work redesign and variances.
Organizes and facilitates unit based educational activities and in-services.
Assures compliance with regulatory programs' standards related to the nursing. Provides leadership, assists and advises Administrators, Medical Directors, in satisfying other regulatory standards.
Interprets and implements University and Health System policies and procedures.
Assists in the planning and implementation of new or expanded services and programs.
Provides interface and liaison communications regarding programs external to the unit which have implications for nursing staff.
Represents nursing, Ambulatory Care Services and/or the clinical department(s) or unit(s) on assigned committees
Quality Management and Research
Participates in and conducts the analysis of data, 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 patient (HEDIS, paid for performance) and ACU quality improvement metrics/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.
Works closely with each team to define and measure productivity, holding teams accountable to expectations, and ensuring work performed is within their scope of practice.
Professional Development and Education
Facilitates the education of health sciences students.
Develops self professionally through continuing education, professional reading, participation in professional organizations and networking.
Evaluates own performance periodically with the Clinical Nursing Director.
Required Qualifications*
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
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 of five (5) years RN experience
Minimum of two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) of reasonable progressively responsible clinical experience in ambulatory care, primary care experience is highly desired
Demonstrated leadership skills including creative and effective problem-solving, ability to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and ability to direct nursing practice and apply critical thinking skills/judgment to a variety of situations.
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.
NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Desired Qualifications*
Two (2) years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as an RN experienced in an ambulatory care, primary care setting
Previous supervisory/management experience
Two (2) years or more experience in a nursing leadership role.
Experience in managing budgets, aligning resources
Experience with tele-phone triage
One (1) year or greater years of experience in ambulatory care
Master's in Nursing preferred
Certification in specialty or ambulatory care.
Two (2) years of recent full-time experience (within the last 5 years) in a leadership title/role.
Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability, including charge nurse, team leader or other leadership experience.
Active participant in professional organizations
Experience with Epic or MiChart
Previous experience in the application of evidenced-based medicine in a clinical patient care environment is desired.
Nursing Specific Info
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at .
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 per week: 40 hours/week
Hours/Shift: Hours and days will be based on unit/clinic need.
Location: Multiple Ambulatory Care Units-Primary Care
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.