MGR-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, MI seeks a Department Manager to lead a nursing unit, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and engagement of staff and physicians. You will oversee scheduling, resources, and accountability for outcomes on the unit.

The role requires Michigan RN licensure, BLS, and leadership experience, with a path toward professional growth in a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Current State of Michigan RN Licensure and BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years nursing lead/charge or leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience; ADN with BSN within 3 years of hire; MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations and engagement within the unit.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified personnel.
• Manage staffing schedules and resource utilization; ensure budget adherence.

Skills

RN Leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Associates in Nursing

BSN within 3 years

MSN preferred

Job description

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Job ID: 55368

Positions Location: Lansing, MIJob DescriptionDescription:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Department Manager is responsible for unit operations. Accountable for associate engagement, physician alignment, and patient satisfaction. Ensures that safe, quality care is delivered according to current evidence-based standards of practice. Promotes and supports shared decision making. Manages unit resources including scheduling of staff and provision of necessary equipment and supplies. Responsible for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, and other identified outcome measures on the unit.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• <<leadership>>
• Empowered to serve as a leader within level of authority.
• Promotes/supports shared decision making by empowering associates through delegation of clear responsibility, authority, and holding them accountable.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
• Ensures compliance with Hospital State, Federal and accreditation regulations in reference to patient care and the physical environment.
• Assists in communicating shared vision, mission, and values with department which motivates others to achieve strategic goals
• <<care delivery system>>
• Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling associates and appropriate utilization of personnel.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains accountability for budget in defined area of responsibility.
• Responsible for outcomes i.e. nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction, and associate satisfaction.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates action plans for continuous performance improvement.
• Provides a safe environment through the utilization of best practices for patient, family, and all other caregivers.
• <<professional growth>>
• Creates a learning environment that is open and respectful and promotes and supports evidence-based practice.
• Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
• <<collaborative practice>>
• Monitors Associate performance: providing coaching, recognition, counseling and avenues for improvement as needed.
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that minimizes work related illness and injury.

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Current State of Michigan RN Licensure.• Basic Life Support (BLS)• Professional certification appropriate to practice, preferred. Work Experience • Minimum of 2 years of nursing lead, charge or leadership experience.• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience. Education • Associates degree in nursing. Bachelors in nursing within 3 years of date of hire into the classification.• Masters degree in nursing, preferred. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to direct multiple nursing units, interpersonal skills for effective communication, computer literate, accountable for professional development and maintenance of clinical competencies, excellent attendance.• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.• Ability to work in stressful situations and manage conflict when necessary.• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with others.• Must be able to effectively lead change and facilitate process improvement.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements:

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor\'s Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level 4-9 Years