EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR- Cardiovascular Center- Perioperative Services

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 26,000 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?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $43.10 - $67.03/ hour

• Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
  
  
  

The Benefit Package Includes

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
  
  
  

Responsibilities*

Professional Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external departments for the scheduling of hands-on learning courses in the simulation center of the OR Training Center (ORTC) and/or the Simulation Center (SIM LAB) at University of Michigan Health (UMH).
• Works on education plans and communicates collectively with other ENC, team leads, and leadership within the department.
• Research: Participates in the data collection of clinical practice that is driven by theory and experience in the perioperative area, to assess and change teaching methods and content of the clinical education practice of the learner.
• Using the AORN Standards and Practice Guidelines will independently develop, implement, and evaluate the use of teaching tools in the simulation setting and the ORTC for new hires.
• Will be knowledgeable regarding the clinical practices of the adult cardiac and vascular departments.
• Seeks out additional education resources beyond the surgery department, such as government regulations, AORN, The Joint Commission, OSHA, AAMI standards.
• Demonstrates ease in application and location of hospital and surgical policies, procedures, and protocols to train and teach new hires in the simulation setting.
• Communicates to CND/supervisor when there are concerns related to patient safety in regard to the new hire?s competency level in the ORTC and clinical simulation area related to orientation.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences by observing the clinical practice of all units in the Cardiovascular Center surgery department.
• Will act as an educator of new and present staff, in both circulating and scrub roles, related to service specific or general perioperative policies, procedures, and/or practices.
• Utilizes own knowledge/skills to improve staff professional development activities.
• Demonstrates an awareness of current literature in area of practice for surgical nursing, instrument care, and surgical technologist.
• Identifies areas for creative improvement in practice setting and seeks out resources and avenues to address them.
• Works collaboratively with the leadership, service lead and education teams for the assigned surgical services
• Education of all new hires within Cardiovascular Center operating rooms.
• Maintains accurate record of experiences, progress, and evaluations related to orientation.
• Schedules collaborative education opportunities with other disciplines.
  
  
  

Professional Relationships

• Possesses clarity on one?s own values and how they affect interactions, relationships, and boundary settings.
• Individualizes communication and learning based on assessment of the students or new hires understanding of adult learning practices.
• Incorporates patient/family outcomes in the educational process while training and educating new hires, students and new orientees in the surgical department.
• Mobilizes and/or provides appropriate resources in response to situations that question standard practices within the Cardiovascular Center Operating Room by using evidence-based practices.
• Recognizes ethical issues and seeks assistance in addressing them.
• Recognizes and values professional collaborative communication and standard practice in the surgical department and the positive effect on patient outcomes.
• Identifies and utilizes collaborative resources for the purpose of education and training.
• Functions as a supportive team member, while working alongside and in collaboration with other unit level ENC as peer, to work on new hire education and re-education of current staff.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion in interactions with new hires, new orientees, students, and all staff that require education.
  
  
  

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from Clinical Nurse Director of the CVC OR or other designated official.

Nursing Specific Info

Salary & Nursing Framework Level

This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:

ENC- COMPETENT.

Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.

RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT to ENC-EXPERT TO ENC-MASTERY

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.

Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.

Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

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 to practice nursing in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) years of nursing experience as a RN in the perioperative area
• Recent working knowledge within cardiac and vascular surgery.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license, which is monitored and must meet all UM and Department requirements to drive on behalf of the University of Michigan
• CNOR within two (2) years of hire
  
  
  

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*

• BSN preferred
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health policies and practices.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health web-based programs.
• Demonstrates computer competency including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical or educational programs.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of AORN Periop 101 program.
• Effectively communicates orally and in writing in a non-confrontational approach.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
  
  
  

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours per week

Shift/Hours: Predominately day shift; flexibility required, hours will vary Monday through Friday

Responsibilities: 0.8 FTE ENC role, 0.2 FTE clinical staffing

Location: Frankel Cardiovascular Center Operating Rooms - Perioperative Services

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.