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EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR: Survival Flight

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 26,000 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?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses **$43.10-$67.03/ hour**

+ Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour

+ Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour

+ Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour

+ Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour

+ Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour

+ Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

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The benefit package includes:

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting

+ Generous Paid Time Off Allowances

+ Robust Tuition and Certification support programs

+ Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Responsibilities*

Survival Flight is the critical care transport team serving Michigan Medicine and the majority of North America by helicopter, airplane and ground ambulance.

The Survival Flight Educational Nurse Coordinator (ENC) is responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating educational programs for new and current Survival Flight staff. The ENC ensures team members have the necessary orientation, training, and clinical competencies to provide exemplary care during transport. This individual collaborates with Survival Flight Nursing Leadership, provides direct patient care, and serves as a consultant and educator across the department.

Responsibilities

Provide expert nursing care to patients of all ages and conditions during air and ground transport.

Develop, implement, and evaluate new employee orientation programs for Survival Flight nurses commensurate with our scope of practice.

Identify ongoing educational needs for staff and facilitate continuing education for various patient populations commensurate with our scope of practice.

Serve as a clinical resource and provide consultative support to nursing staff.

Design, implement, and assess staff development and innovative clinical education plans.

Deliver and coordinate institutional and unit-based educational initiatives.

Utilize various education technologies and simulation modalities for initial and recurrent staff education.

Collaborate with the Medical Director to investigate, design, and update clinical care protocols and guidelines.

Assist in the development, maintenance, and assessment of orientation, education, and competency records.

Develop, revise, and evaluate performance plans in coordination with the Nurse Manager/Supervisor.

Identify education gaps and provide additional or reinforced education when needed.

Actively participate in the orientation process, including scheduling, preceptor development, and direct precepting of RNs.

Chair and/or participate in appropriate nursing committees.

Contribute to unit quality improvement plans and activities.

Mentor, educate, and evaluate unit preceptors; coordinate multidisciplinary and interdepartmental orientation experiences.

Provide regular communication and feedback on employee performance to unit leadership and orientee.

Direct remedial education for flight nurses, as necessary, to address deficits in performance expectations.

Facilitate the completion of unit-based mandatory and institutional regulatory requirements.

Ensure all educational and clinical standards adhere to Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards.

Excellent interpersonal skillsthat is direct and effective **,** as evidenced by verbal and written feedback, with a positive and professional attitude.

Nursing Specific Info

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:

This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:

ENC- COMPETENT NE

Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.

RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT NE to ENC-EXPERT NE TO ENC-MASTERY NE

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.

Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.

Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

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 license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.

Meets current RN requirements for unrestricted practice as Survival Flight nurse:

1)Currently working as a full time RN (at least 0.9 FTE or greater) in a Regional Referral Critical Care Unit, Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department, or Flight Nurse for the previous twelve (12) months.

2) A MINIMUM of four (4) years total (1.0 FTE) of RN experience as a permanent employee (does not include per diem, temporary or nursing float pool experience) in the following areas:

One (1) year (1.0 FTE) of adult or pediatric ICU (does not include Neonatal ICU) experience as a RN in a referral center / tertiary care center is required

Emergency Department experience in a Level I trauma center/regional referral center.

*For candidates with four plus years of ICU nursing experience, Paramedic or Flight Nurse field experience may be considered for ED requirement if the candidate has practiced as a senior paramedic for greater than two (2) years in a busy 911 system

3) Problem solving skills and independent decision making as a RN, to include at least one (1) of the following activities: committee/unit involvement, publishing in a peer-review journal, teaching or instruction roles, research or project involvement.

Current instructor status in two or more required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ATCN (must already have AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications)

Current certifications CCRN and CFRN

Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) license and Paramedic License, along with Michigan EMS instructor/coordinator certification at the Paramedic Level.

A commitment to professional practice and development as an RN leader, to include at least one (1) of the following roles: manager, supervisor, charge nurse, committee leadership, project lead, and/or preceptor experience.

Experience with communicating course-correction of clinical practice and problem-solving in a leadership role (formal or informal); to include experience collaborating with nursing leadership to resolve clinical and operational issues.

Experience and knowledge of adult learning concepts and the nursing developmental model.

Experience in utilizing an evidence-based, data-driven approach to facilitate/create change at the bedside.

Involvement in patient/staff quality and safety.

Obtained or actively pursuing healthcare simulation certification (CHSE).

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 AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED (for both internal and external applicants).

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

BSN, MSN, or a master's degree in a related educational field preferred

Recent experience coordinating staff education

Excellent organization and leadership skills when working independently and with a team.

Ability to model and promote positive, constructive, and professional relationships.

Ability to create and support an environment characterized by safe discussion, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, and direct communication.

Ability to facilitate change, develop creative solutions, prioritize, problem solve, and evaluate outcomes.

Demonstrated evidence of quality academic work (ie, abstracts, posters, and formal presentations)

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours per week (1.0)

Shift Information: Predominantly day shift. **Must be flexible with hours, as shift assignments may vary for optimal learning. **

Responsibilities: Staffing responsibilities following the RSAM guidelines.

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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) .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

269437

Working Title

EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR: Survival Flight

Job Title

EDUC NURSE COORD COMPETENT-NE

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Survival Flight

Posting Begin/End Date

10/06/2025 - 10/10/2025

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing

Nursing- Critical Care

Nursing- Professional Development & Education

Nursing- Emergency Department

Nursing- Pediatrics