EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR (University Hospital-4C, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit)

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Summary

4C Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit is a 38-bed adult telemetry step-down unit specializing in the delivery of care to post-operative patients who have undergone cardio-thoracic surgeries such as heart valve replacements/repairs, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) implants, heart and lung transplants, various lung surgeries and esophageal surgeries.

Mission Statement

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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 26,000 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?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!  

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $39.47 - $61.39 / hour

Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

The benefit package includes:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Responsibilities*

To develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the 4C, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit new employee orientation program. To identify 4C's ongoing staff educational needs and facilitate in-services as appropriate to the needs of the nursing team.  To provide, and coordinate nursing focused institutional educational initiatives for unit staff.   To design and implement staff development plans. These activities are done in collaboration with the 4C Nursing Leadership Team. To demonstrate the clinical nursing role through direct patient care, role modeling, and consultation to nursing and other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities will include to:

• Staff a minimum of 24 hrs per week
• Develop, coordinate, execute, evaluate, and update nursing and tech orientation for the 4C, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit. 
• Develop, educate, and evaluate unit preceptors. 
• Coordination of multidisciplinary, interdepartmental orientation experiences.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Director and Nursing Leadership Team, monitor and evaluate the orientees performance in the clinical area during the first 6 months of employment. Provide regular communication to the manager and orientee regarding the orientees performance/progress. Provide remedial orientation/education as needed.
• Identify staffs on-going educational requirements and facilitate continuing education as appropriate
• Conduct individualized and group learning programs for nursing and tech staff based on needs assessments and monitoring of the units clinical patient care standards and outcomes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of staff developmental plans with respect to education..
• Facilitate the completion of unit based mandatories and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in 4C Nursing Leadership Team, research, CQI and facility wide educational groups.
• Maintain accurate documentation in hospital records and other databases.
• Serve as nursing role model through the provision of direct patient care in all treatment areas of the 4C on a regular basis.

Nursing Specific Info

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:
ENC- COMPETENT.
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT to ENC-EXPERT TO ENC-MASTERY

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 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 2 years recent cardo-thoracic surgery experience 
• Current experience coordinating staff education and teaching experience with in a variety of settings (formal, informal, groups, 1:1 etc)

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 fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• BSN or MSN preferred
• Current CCRN, ACLS, CALS certification 
• Two or more years of experience in an adult telemetry unit or ICU.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change, direct nursing practice, prioritize, problem solve, evaluate outcomes and delegate as evidenced by previous employment experience. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by excellence in verbal and written communication skills among shifts, positive and professional attitude, and ability to provide direct and effective feedback Demonstrated excellent organizational, and leadership skills including working with a team.
• Demonstrated excellent clinical patient care skills and problem solving skills. Demonstrated unit and committee involvement with evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities as evidenced by two or more years in the Charge Nurse Role, two or more years of teaching skills including two years' preceptor experience.
• Demonstrated ability to model and promote positive, constructive, and professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with others in assessing, designing and implementing innovative educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to create and support an environment characterized by safe discussion, constructive feedback, conflict resolution and direct communication.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change, develop creative solutions, prioritize, problem solve, and evaluate outcomes.
• Track record of active involvement and leadership in unit and institutional teams. 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience with demonstrated knowledge of adult learning concepts and the nursing developmental model.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize an evidenced based data driven approach to facilitate/create change at the bedside
• Demonstrated interest/involvement in patient/staff quality and safety
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality academic work (ie:abstacts, posters and formal presentations)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with nursing leadership to resolve clinical and operational issues

Work Schedule

Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 36 hours (Expected to staff a minimum of 24 hrs per week)
Shift/Hours/Days: Night shift with occasional day rotation when needed, hours may vary, must be flexible to accommodate needs of the unit, will involve minimum of 2-3 shifts per week in clinical staffing
Location: (University Hospital-4C, Adult Cardio-Thoracic Telemetry Unit)

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

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.

Selection Process

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.   

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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