NURSING SUPERVISOR (Surgical Short Stay Unit)

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.

About the role

Provides professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for the departments of the Surgical Short Stay Unit. Participates as a member of leadership teams to provide and continually improve health care services and to support the mission and goals of Michigan Nursing Services, and the Health System. This position reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

Assists the department Clinical Nursing Director in planning, coordinating, leading, and managing clinical and administrative operations; providing leadership in the practice of nursing with emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, education and research; coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Hospital and Health System mission and goal statements; and managing budgets, payroll, commodities, staffing/scheduling, hiring and staff reviews.

The Clinical Nursing Supervisor will participate in new program development and implementation; plan, organize and evaluate patient care standards guidelines and educational activities; and monitor and implement continuous quality improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Director, provide leadership and management of the Surgical Short Stay Unit.
• Recruit, hire, manage, supervise and coordinate all staff for SSSU.
• Plan, assign and review the work of nursing and support staff.
• Counsel, develop and evaluate the performance of all nursing staff.
• Provide leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice and for interdisciplinary clinical guidelines, using best evidence.
• In collaboration with other members of the leadership teams, identify and plan for staffing consistent with needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements and appropriate to the scopes of a variety of roles.
• Participate in and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care activities and programs.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement activities.
• Evaluate and manage clinical equipment and recommend necessary expenditures.
• Facilitate education of nursing leadership students.
• Assure compliance with affirmative action, regulatory, legal, patient care and safety programs.
• Have working knowledge of oncology and surgical patient care and needs.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum two (2) years (within the last five years) RN experience in Medical/Surgical.
• 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 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).

Resume required for both internal and external applicants.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience (e.g., committee chairs, program leads).
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills, professional image, confidence in dealing with complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professional working relationships with outstanding communication skills and advanced leadership skills.
• Demonstrated team building, conflict resolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams of all sizes.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.

2:1 Match on retirement savings.

Schedule

• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Days/Shift/Hours: Day Shift – requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit

Location

University Hospital-Surgical Short Stay Unit

This position may be filled using an FLSA exempt or non-exempt designation.