EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR: University Hospital, 6A General Medicine Unit

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.

Responsibilities*

6A Educational Nurse Coordinator ? Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients on 6A, a General Medicine unit caring for complex adult patients, promoting patient independence, self-management, and family caregiving.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant to nursing staff, offering guidance, support, and role modeling through direct patient care.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate comprehensive orientation programs for new nursing and assistive personnel, including:
• Scheduling and oversight of orientation
• Preceptor assignment, development, and training
• Coordination of multidisciplinary and interdepartmental orientation experiences
• Monitoring orientee progress during the first 6 months with ongoing feedback and support
• Assess ongoing staff educational needs and design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, in-services, and competency-based learning activities to support high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nursing Director, and leadership team to develop, implement, and evaluate unit-based education, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate staff development through individualized and group learning plans, including remediation when needed.
• Support and ensure completion of unit-based mandatory education and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and support quality improvement initiatives, including conducting audits and using data to inform educational priorities and practice changes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to nursing and assistive personnel.
• Actively participate in unit, departmental, and hospital-wide committees, councils, and educational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to orientation, competencies, and educational activities in required systems and databases.
• Fulfill a clinical staffing component (minimum 24 hours per week or as determined by unit needs) to support both patient care and educational integration.
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan
• Bachelor?s degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two or more years of RN experience, with at least two years directly related to the care of adult medical and surgical patients in an acute care inpatient setting
• Experience as a Charge Nurse, Preceptor, and/or participation in unit- or organizational-level committees
  
  
  

NOTE: To be considered for this position, the applicant must meet all required qualifications by the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for Both Internal And External Applicants)

A complete and accurate resume must be submitted to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN preferred; MSN preferred
• Med-Surg Certification (RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice within adult acute care (medical-surgical/general medicine population preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of charge nurse experience and preceptor/teaching experience, with evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities; prior Educational Nurse Coordinator (ENC) experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and application of adult learning principles, with demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs
• Proven ability to develop preceptors, facilitate orientation, and support staff development, including remediation when needed
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement (QI/CQI) initiatives, including use of data-driven and evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes and nursing practice
• Ability to facilitate change, lead practice improvements, and support initiatives aligned with unit and organizational goals
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including prioritization, delegation, and evaluation of outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to:
• Provide clear, constructive feedback
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and shifts
• Build positive, professional relationships with 6A nursing and assistive staff
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support team development, creating an environment of psychological safety, open communication, and continuous learning
• Proven ability to collaborate with nursing leadership to address clinical and operational challenges
• Experience participating in or leading unit, departmental, or hospital committees, with a track record of engagement and accountability
• Proficiency in technology and documentation systems (e.g., Outlook, Microsoft Office, learning platforms, and hospital databases)
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, staff engagement, and professional development
• Experience with academic or professional contributions (e.g., presentations, posters, abstracts) preferred
  
  

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

Nursing Specific Info

Salary & Nursing Framework Level

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

ENC- COMPETENT NE

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

RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT NE to ENC-EXPERT NE 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.

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/Hours/Days: Primarily Day Shift. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the unit across all shifts, including evening and night shift hours, as determined by leadership, institutional priorities, and unit needs.

The 6A ENC will be 80% productive and 20% nonproductive.

Location: University Hospital ? 6A, a 32-bed General Medicine acute care inpatient unit.

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.