NURSING SUPERVISOR (6D/7D Critical Care Medicine Unit (CCMU))

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

The Critical Care Medicine Unit (CCMU) is a medical intensive care unit (6D - 20 beds, 7D - 10 beds) which provides care to the adult medical patient population, including, for example, those patients with diagnoses including cancer, liver, lung or renal disease, sepsis, overdose, and other medical conditions.

The supervisor role reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director, and is integral to the leadership team in planning and managing the clinical and administrative operations of the units.

In addition to the administrative supervision of the nursing and assistive personnel staff, as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director, the supervisor role may be required to provide clinical bedside care to the patients of the CCMU.

Responsibilities*

Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

• To assist the department Director in the management of the unit and the provision of 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 Michigan Medicine mission and goal statements.
• Collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals or disciplines and administrative personnel.
• Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over nursing and support staff, as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
  
  
  

Responsibilities Include

Personnel Management:

• 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 other nursing leadership teams, peers, staff, and physicians.
• Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Nurse Preceptors, Staff Nurses, and members of the leadership team as delegated by Clinical Nursing Director.
  
  
  

Clinical Practice

• On primarily the evening and night shifts, coordinate or support unit initiatives, administrative needs, committee participation, staffing, or other needs as directed per the Clinical Nursing Director.
• To provide assessment, mentoring, coaching and evaluation of staff related to clinical practice.
  
  
  

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 or review of Department payroll and commodity expenditures.
• Participate in reviewing the payroll, and reconciling budget components to meet budgetary goals via variance reporting.
• Participate in the hiring activities of unit staff, conducting personnel interviews and reference checks.
• Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
• Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialist and Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement organizational or departmental policy changes, and assure adherence to procedures and standards of Nursing Care, including staff compliance in meeting annual mandatory competencies and screening.
• Collaborate with Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement competency based evaluation.
• Collaborate with intra- and inter- disciplinary, and intra- and inter departmental colleagues to create the Ideal Patient Experience.
• 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, and quality activities 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:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing OR
• Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience.
• Minimum two (4) years recent (within the last 5 years) RN ICU experience.
• Nurse Leadership certification or completion within one (1) year of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples inlcude 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, 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*

• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
• Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data from University supported computer data bases
• Evidence of active unit engagement in unit initiatives or committees such as UBC or workload committee membership, liaison or champion roles, or other unit initiative participation.
• 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 and collaboratively within colleague and unit leadership team including the Clinical Nursing Director, supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, and other unit leadership members, administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
  
  
  

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/Week: 40 hours/week

Shift: Primarily Evening Shift, flexibility to work weekdays and weekends, and flex work hours to participate in nursing administrative meetings and or training.

The expected staffing component is flexible from 0-30%.

Location: University Hospital- 6D/7D Medical Intensive Care Unit (CCMU)

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.