The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital, which will have 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites. The hospital is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for a bridge and tunnel connection to existing inpatient care facilities. The anticipated opening of the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is fall 2025. For additional information about the new hospital, visit D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

Our Patient and Families: Pavilion 11 is a 48-bed coronary medicine/structural heart unit. Nurses care for patients who require telemetry monitoring with underlying cardiac issues.

Philosophy of Care: We provide highly skilled cardiac care to our patients, in an environment that values individuality. We respect our co-workers and fellow team members and strive to maintain the highest of professional standards.

Mission and Vision Statements: The Pavilion 11 nursing team strives to be in alignment with Michigan Medicine?s Mission and Vision: To advance health to serve Michigan and the world. Our discoveries change care; our care changes lives. 

We are a committed, cohesive team, who works collaboratively with all multi-disciplinary team members to provide the highest quality care. Our nurses are dedicated, passionate, professional individuals, who work together to provide patient centered care.

We value Belonging and Inclusion, Access, Safety and Quality, Employee and Patient Experience, and Strategic Growth and Partnerships (BASES) principles to identify common goals, which lead to improved patient outcomes, increased employee engagement and a more inclusive, connected workplace environment. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.
• To assist the Clinical Nursing 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 vision statements of University of Michigan Health. 
• Collaborative/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.

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, 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 Coordinator 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.

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

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 clinical area of telemetry/cardiology.
• 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). 
• Previous supervisory experience.  
• Knowledge of the Michigan Medicine Health policies and practices.
• Consultative and teaching skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively. 
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates. F
• 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. 

• Hours/Week: 40 hours/week (salary position)
• Shift: Off-shift (flexible), with on-call requirements, including weekends
• Location: D. Dan and Betty Kahn Pavilion Coronary Medicine/Structural Heart Unit - Level 11 

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.

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.   

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.