To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning and management of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the provision of patient care.
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 the University of Michigan Heath?s mission and goal statements.
Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director. 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.
Responsibilities include:
Personnel Management:
Plan, assign and supervise the work of nursing and support staff.
Participate in interviewing, selecting and orienting nursing and support staff.
Participate in the counseling, coaching, discipline, and evaluation of unit staff.
Participate in the development, implementation and revision of individual performance plans.
Facilitate open channels of communication with managers, peers, staff, and physicians.
Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, and members of leadership team as delegated by Clinical Nursing Director.
Clinical Practice:
Cover night shift with rotation to day / evening shifts as determined by staffing needs and the Clinical Nursing Director.
Shift times require flexibility to the needs of the unit as responsibilities include providing clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching and evaluation of staff on all shifts.
Supports the CRRT program on the night shift; maintains ongoing competency with CRRT.
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 Nurse Coordinator to implement competency-based evaluation.
Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.
Quality Assurance and Research:
Participate in planning, coordinating and evaluating unit quality improvement activities.
Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice by unit nursing staff in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Promote staff involvement in clinical research, as applicable
Expectations of the Role:
CERTIFICATION:
- Completion of a Nurse Leadership certification within one (1) year of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). Certifications must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program? and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.) See full list here.
OTHER:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be effective, positive change agent.
- Demonstrate flexibility related to unit staffing and patient care needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Clinical Nursing Director, supervisor, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
- Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
- Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data from University supported computer data bases.