NURSING SUPERVISOR 5D Surgical Intensive Care Unit

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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 SICU is a 20 bed adult high acuity Intensive Care Unit. Patients are admitted from over 20 surgical and medical services. SICU is home to Adult Liver Transplant post-op patients and is a regional referral center for Adult ARDS/ECMO therapy. SICU is additionally home to UMHS Adult Rapid Response/Arrest Team.

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor will partner with the Clinical Nursing Director and the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the planning and management of the clinical and administrative operation of the Adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the University Hospital Adult Rapid Response Nursing Team (RRT).

To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, service, education and research.

To assist in coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Hospital and Health Center mission and goal statements.

Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

Collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.

Functional and administrative supervision of the nursing and support staff personnel as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

Provide direct clinical nursing care to the SICU patient population and patients throughout the health system via the RRT/Arrest team.

Responsibilities*

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 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 managers, peers, staff, and physicians.
• Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, and members of leadership team as delegated by Clinical Nursing Director.

Clinical Practice:

• Provide bedside care to SICU patient population as determined by staffing needs and the Clinical Nursing Director.
• Respond to RRT calls as needed.
• Provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching and evaluation of staff.

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 of department payroll and commodity expenditures.
• Provide input into the payroll and commodity budget planning process.
• Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
• Participate in hiring activities of unit staff, conducting personnel interviews and reference checks.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nursing Director, Educational Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Specialist to implement competency based educational programming and evaluation.
• 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, as applicable.

Required Qualifications*

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.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience.
• Minimum two (2) years recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in a critical care setting.
• Completion of a Nurse Leadership certification within two (2) years 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).
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability including charge nurse, team leader, advancement in professional development framework, or other management/leadership experience.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be considered for this 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*

• Three (3) years of recent Surgical ICU RN experience
• Knowledge of/experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
• Knowledge of/experience with Rapid Response Team Nursing/programming
• Knowledge of/experience with organ transplantation
• Previous supervisory/demonstrated leadership experience
• Master of Science Nursing or current enrollment in MSN program
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practice
• Consultative and teaching skills
• LEAN training
• Unit committee membership, leadership or 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 with Clinical Nursing Director, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates
• Computer competency including Word and able to extract data from University supported computer data bases
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered care

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 or email us at [email protected].

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

Shift: Evening, Night shifts, and weekends will be required based on the needs of the unit.

Some staffing may be required per unit needs and Clinical Nursing Director request.

Location: University Hospital, 5D Surgical ICU

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.