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NURSING SERVICES SENIOR DIRECTOR (C.S. Mott Children's Hospital: 8W Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit)

Job Summary

The Senior Nursing Director for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) serves as the strategic and operational leader of nursing services within the Level IV NICU. The senior nursing director is responsible for developing and maintaining an environment that promotes excellence in patient care, advances evidence-based neonatal nursing practice, supports nursing professional development, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. This role works closely with nursing leaders, physician directors, maternal-infant care teams, executive leadership, and support services to deliver the highest quality of care to the critically ill neonates and their families.

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.

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 30,000 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?

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

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

+ Provide visionary and strategic direction for the NICU nursing staff and leadership team.

+ Oversee day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and delivery of family-centered care.

+ Ensures all practices comply with hospital, state, and federal regulations, The Joint Commission and Magnet standards.

+ Promote best practices in neonatal care through policies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

+ Foster an environment of patient safety, actively managing and mitigating risks.

+ Recruit, mentor, and evaluate nurse leaders and staff within the NICU.

+ Champion professional development, education and training opportunities.

+ Manage budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs efficiently.

+ Build effective partnerships with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary health professionals, and administrative leaders.

+ Develop and maintain strong programs for patient-and family-centered care, including support services and advocacy.

+ Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives and data-driven care innovations within the unit.

+ Participate in and support clinical research activities relevant to neonatal care.

+ Interpret and act upon outcome metrics to consistently enhance the patient/family experience and clinical results.

+ Maintain compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards for NICU care.

+ Support and maintain BASE goals and mission for the Health System.

Reporting Relationship:

+ Administratively accountable to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

+ Works collaboratively with nursing leaders and administrative managers.

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 Requirement:

+ Master's degree in nursing or health care administration, public health, business or related field (a juris doctor degree may be considered).

+ If master's degree is not in nursing, a bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

+ Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible nursing experience overseeing work processes.

+ Three (3) or more years of demonstrated competence and leadership in a nursing management role are necessary.

+ Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nurse leadership certification 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). The nursing leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). See the full list here (https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/magnet/program-tools/accepted-certifications/)

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

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 (greater than 2 years in the last 5 years) in a level III or IV NICU.

+ Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary leadership team.

+ Demonstrated leadership abilities, self-confidence, and assertiveness in a variety of contexts.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations, to lead by actions as well as words, to build consensus and to share credit for success.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage and lead diverse, multi-disciplinary groups.

+ Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills, knowledge of basic accounting principles and budgetary practices.

+ Strong inpatient nursing experience.

+ Demonstrated understanding of regulatory/safety in a clinical setting.

+ Creativity and a high level of energy.

+ Broad human resources, financial, and program management experience.

+ Proficiency with the system applications used in University of Michigan Health (UMH) Michigan Medicine, such as MI Chart, OneStaff, and Wolverine Access.

+ Experience in LEAN techniques, operations improvement, marketing, and/or strategic planning.

+ Knowledge of UMH policies and procedures.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours/week; FLSA Status: Exempt

Shift: Hours and Days to be determined upon hire. Requires flexibility to unit needs

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. 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.

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

268102

Working Title

NURSING SERVICES SENIOR DIRECTOR (C.S. Mott Children's Hospital: 8W Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit)

Job Title

Nursing Services Director

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 CW Peds Nursing Admin

Posting Begin/End Date

8/29/2025 - 9/12/2025

Career Interest

Director/Manager/Supervisor

Healthcare Admin & Support

Nursing- All Nursing

Nursing- Critical Care

Nursing- Nursing Management

Nursing- Pediatrics