"Alerted.org

NURSING SUPERVISOR (Medical Short Stay Units)

Job Summary

This position works with patients and staff in the Medical Short Stay Units.

Patients in the Medical Short Stay Units mainly originate from the Emergency Department. The Medical Short Stay Units also provide care to Palliative Care patients.

Patients in the Medical Short Stay Units have a general expected LOS of between 24 and 72 hours.

Medical Short Stay units provide cardiac monitoring.

Patient care focuses on developed nursing assessment, the provision of care to meet acute physical needs and patient/family education.

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*

To assist the Department Clinical Nursing Director in planning and management of patient care services.

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's mission and goal statements.

To assist in managing budgets, payroll, commodities, staffing/scheduling, hiring and staff performance reviews.

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

Fosters collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.

Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over nursing and support staff as delegated by Clinical Nursing Director.

The position reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

Clinical Practice:

Schedule flexibility will be necessary, including evening, night and weekend shifts to provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching , support and evaluation of staff on all shifts.

Expected staffing component

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 Educational Coordinator to implement competency-based education.

Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care that will ensure safe patient care.

Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.

Quality Assurance

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.

Promote Lean principles

**Expectations of the position:** Excellent communication skills; verbal and written as demonstrated by recent performance evaluations or letters of recommendation.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to direct nursing practice, delegate, evaluate outcomes, prioritize problem solving and successfully resolve conflicts.

High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes and development of staff.

Evidence of ability to assess, interpret and analyze clinical information.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and other staff.

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.

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Required Educational Requirements:

Applicant must meet one of the following:

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR

* Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing

+ Minimum five (5) years of Registered Nurse experience.

+ Minimum two (2) years (within the last 5 years) RN experience in adult medical surgical nursing.

+ Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nursing leadership certification within two (2) years of accepting this position. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). The nursing leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for the list, visit here (https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/program-tools/accepted-certifications/)

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*

+ Previous experience as a health care supervisor, preferably in an adult patient population inpatient or short-stay unit.

+ Recent adult short-stay RN experience

+ Experience with EPIC Home Health software

+ Computer proficiency in use of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to extract data from University of Michigan supported computer databases

+ Master's degree in Nursing

+ Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills

+ Demonstrated leadership skills

+ Proven ability to facilitate change

+ Knowledge of Michigan Medicine's policies and practice.

+ Knowledge of Lean principles

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Shift: Variable but predominantly off shift

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

263542

Working Title

NURSING SUPERVISOR (Medical Short Stay Units)

Job Title

Nursing Supervisor

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM UH CVC Med Short Stay

Posting Begin/End Date

5/13/2025 - 5/20/2025

Career Interest

Director/Manager/Supervisor

Healthcare Admin & Support

Nursing- Nursing Management

Nursing- Procedural Services