The Nursing Supervisor role supports Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

Care in PES is delivered by an interdisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Social Work, Recreational and Occupational Therapists, Medical Staff.

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.

To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning and managing the 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 Hospital and Health Center'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 the 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 the leadership team as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

Clinical Practice:
To provide clinical assessment. Mentoring, coaching, and evaluation of staff.

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 the Educational Coordinator to implement competency-based evaluation.
Participate in developing of 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 the unit nursing staff.
Promote staff involvement in clinical research, as applicable

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:
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR
* Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
• Minimum two (2) years (within the last 5 years) RN experience in acute psychiatric patient settings or emergency room settings.
• Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nursing leadership certification within two (2) years of accepting this position.  Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or Nurse Executive (NE-BC).  The nursing leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for the list, visit here.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• Previous supervisory/management experience in inpatient psychiatry.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Experience with Med/Surg acute inpatient populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of demonstrated or potential leadership ability, including charge nurse, team leader, professional development framework, or other management experience.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Clinical Nurse Director, Supervisor, Unit leadership, Administrators, Physicians, Peers, and Subordinates.
• Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be ability to extract data from University-supported computer databases. High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes and the development of staff.
• Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Administrators, Physicians, Peers, and other Staff.
• Previous acute care Psychiatric patient experience

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Shift: Primarily mid-day shift with rotation to off shift as needed. Weekend-On Call Schedule

Expected staffing component: occasional staffing 
Location: University Hospital- Psychiatric Emergency Services

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.

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 employment opportunity employer.