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.

The Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the University of Michigan is a 59-bed Level IV neonatal center serving our region, state, and beyond. We remain one of the state's leading referral centers for premature newborns and infants with complex medical problems, complex surgical problems or unusual anomalies, need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and whole body for hypothermic neuroprotection.
About 80% of the Newborn ICU admissions are inborn, and 20% are transported from our referral region and state. We offer 24/7 neonatal transport services with Newborn ICU RNs as transport team members.  
Our specialized nursing team members provide quality nursing care to newborns from the acute phase of illness through recovery. A family-centered approach to care is practiced in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.  
We provide individualized support and education to families during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.  We empower families to participate in decision-making for and in the care of their children.

• To assist the department director in planning and management of the unit and the provision of patient care.
• To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education, and research.
• Coordinate between nursing leadership and patient care activities consistent with the mission and goal statements of University of Michigan Health. 
• Collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.
• Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

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 developing, implementing, and revising individual performance plans.
• Facilitate open communication channels with nurse leaders, peers, staff, and physicians.
  Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, and leadership team members as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

Clinical Practice:

• Provide clinical support, assessment, mentoring, coaching, and evaluation of staff.
• Mentor and lead charge nurses to support unit efficiency, monitor adequacy of resources, and ensure patient safety.

Management of Clinical Area:

• Participate in developing and implementing 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 the Educational Nurse Coordinators to implement competency-based evaluation.
• Participate in developing unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care. 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.
• Promote staff involvement in clinical research, as applicable.
• Assure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Educational Requirements:

Applicant must meet one of the following:
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing OR
* Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience. 
• Minimum two (2) years recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in a pediatric critical care setting, pediatric moderate care setting, pediatric emergency department, or Post Anesthesia Care Unit.  
• 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). 
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability including charge nurse, team leader, advancement in professional development framework, or other management/leadership experience.  

• Masters degree in nursing or related field (or in process). 
• Three (3) years minimum current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. 
• Certification in pediatric nursing (CPN), neonatal nursing (RNC-NIC), or nursing leadership (CNML, NE-BC) 
• Previous supervisory experience.  
• Knowledge of the Michigan Medicine Health policies and practices.
• Consultative and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
• Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively. 
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates. 
• Demonstrated flexibility related to unit staffing and patient care needs. 
• Current practice reflects critical thinking skills needed to effectively manage patient flow, staffing resources, and competing priorities to promote patient safety, patient and family satisfaction, and staff engagement. 

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

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

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 

Days/Shift/Hours: Primarily Night shift (7p-5a) with the flexibility to cover the needs of the unit, participate in unit priority initiatives, and other leadership responsibilities as assigned. 

Rotating on-site weekend requirement 

Rotating on-call responsibilities to cover needs of complex unit.

Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital- 8 West, Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.