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.

Children's Emergency Services (CES) is a primary entry point for children 0-20 years of age admitted to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - a verified Level One Pediatric Trauma and Children's Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons.  With 47-beds, CES serves as a tertiary facility with referrals from across the state. CES nurses partner with board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty, pediatric residents and advanced practice providers to provide expert patient and family-centered care for over 40,000 children who present each year with injuries and illness across the range of acuity from minor to critical care. The Emergency Department provides staff nurses and nurse leaders financial support for required competency training to include ENPC, TNCC, PALS, & ACLS. In addition, obtaining professional certification (CPEN, CEN, TCRN) in emergency or trauma care is highly encouraged, and financial support is provided. 

To assist the Clinical Nurse Director with the planning and management of Children's Emergency Services. To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education and research. To assist in coordinating patient care services consistent with Michigan Medicine's mission and goals. Reports directly to the CES Clinical Nurse 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 CES Clinical Nurse Director.

Personnel Management

• Plan, assign and supervise the work of CES nurses and techs. 
• Participate in interviewing, selecting and orienting new CES nurses and techs.
• 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, techs, members of the nursing leadership team and others.
• Anticipate and respond to staff issues and concerns.
• Collaborate with Educational Nurse Coordinators to implement competency-based education.

Clinical Practice  

• Maintain significant presence across all CES treatment areas rounding on patients, families and interfacing with staff to ensure patient care excellence and optimal patient flow.
• Provide ongoing clinical support to CES nursing and tech staff.

Management of Clinical Area:

• Participate in the development and implementation of CES goals and objectives. Participate in development of CES policy/procedure and standards of nursing care.
• Participate in planning and problem solving of daily CES operations, priorities of patient services, and urgent and emergent care.
• Identify and plan for staffing consistent with the needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements. 
• Interpret and implement the hospital and university policies and procedures and the standards of regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the monitoring of CES payroll and commodity expenditures. Provide input into the payroll and commodity budget planning process.
• Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.

Quality Improvement 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. 
• Promote staff involvement in clinical research.
• Use lean management principles to optimize department operations.

Educational Requirement:
Applicant must meet ONE of the following:
*Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing and Master's degree in Nursing

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse.
• Minimum two (2) years recent (within the last 5 years) experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department.
• Completion of a Nurse Leadership certification within two (2) years 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).  Certifications must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)  See full list here. 
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability, including charge nurse or team leader roles, advancement in the professional development framework, or other management experience.

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 considered for this position.

• Three (3) years current experience as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Masters in Nursing or related field (or in process)
• Emergency Department supervisory experience.
• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CPEN/CEN)
• Current ENPC
• Current PALS
• Current TNCC
• Current ACLS
• Computer competency including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Consultative and teaching skills
• Current practice reflects critical thinking skills needed to effectively manage patient flow, staffing resources and competing priorities to promote patient safety, patient satisfaction and staff engagement.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and a strong record of working effectively with staff across disciplines in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Demonstrated flexibility related to unit staffing and patient care needs.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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

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 7-day posting period.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or 1-877-NURSE-UMHS.

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 work modes.

• Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
• Primarily night shift with flexibility to cover needs of the unit and to participate in unit priority initiatives.
• Rotating on call responsibility.

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.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.