Educational Nurse Coordinator: University Hospital-7A, Adult General Medicine/Telemetry Unit

University of Michigan Health System; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive and innovative team at a leading academic health system, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This dynamic nursing role offers opportunities for leadership development and professional growth in a supportive environment. With a focus on evidence-based practices and continuous learning, you will thrive in a collaborative setting that values your contributions. Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. Elevate your nursing career where every team member plays a vital role in advancing healthcare excellence.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

2:1 match on retirement savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Robust Tuition and Certification support

No cost Continuing Education opportunities

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice nursing in Michigan.
• 5+ years of nursing experience in adult medical-surgical units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employee orientation programs.
• Facilitate ongoing staff educational needs and in-services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

7A is a 32-bed telemetry and general medicine unit specializing in the care of adult internal medicine patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring. As part of a collaborative and academic environment, the unit is primarily supported by the Medicine Faculty Hospitalist service.

Our nursing team delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to a complex medical population, utilizing the full nursing process to drive excellent outcomes. Nurses on 7A also take on the rewarding responsibility of supervising unlicensed personnel and planning education tailored to the adult learner making it an ideal environment for leadership development and professional growth.

As a progressive and innovative unit, 7A incorporates best practices such as bedside shift reporting, geographical nursing assignments, and hourly rounding ensuring consistency, communication, and safety in patient care.

We offer a supportive onboarding experience with a comprehensive orientation program, as well as flexible scheduling options, including a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts and rotating schedules.

If you're looking for a dynamic team that values evidence-based care, teamwork, and continuous learning, 7A is the place to grow your nursing career.

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!
Salary range for RSAM Registered Nurses $41.44 - $64.45 / 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

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*

• To develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate 7A employee orientation program.
• To identify 7A ongoing staff educational needs and facilitate in-services as appropriate to the needs of the nursing team.
• To design and implement staff development plans. These activities are done in collaboration with the 7A Nursing Leadership Team.
• To demonstrate the clinical nursing role through direct patient care, role modeling, and consultation to nursing and other members of the health care team.
• To work collaborative with the multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to facilitate change, direct nursing practice, prioritize, problem solve, evaluate outcomes and delegate

Expectations

• Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by excellence in verbal and written communication skills among shifts, positive and professional attitude, and ability to provide direct and effective feedback.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills including working with a team.
• Excellent clinical patient care skills and problem solving skills

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 [phone].

Required Qualifications*

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of nursing experience on an Adult Medical Surgical unit within the last 6 years
• Two (2) or more years on an Adult Telemetry unit within the last 2 years.
• Unit and committee involvement with evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities; must have two (2) or more years in the Charge Nurse Role, two (2) or more years of teaching skills and /or two (2) years preceptor experience.

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*

BSN preferred

Certified Med/Surg (RN-BC/CMRN) or Progressive Care (PCCN) preferred

Previous teaching experience.

High level of self-motivation and demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes.

Excellent customer relation skills and a commitment to the principles of Family Centered Care.

Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

Applies current literature/research to problems in practice area.

Able to set goals in self-directed manner.

Documented ability to effectively mentor nurse colleagues.

Knowledge of principles of adult learners.

Documented demonstration of professional behavior and effective leadership.

Knowledge of UMHS policies, procedures, and practices is desired.

Flexible with schedule to meet off shift education needs.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours
Shift/Hours: Shift may vary , a combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts and rotating schedules
Location: University Hospital-7A, General Medicine/Telemetry

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 the .

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.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.