CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR (University Hospital, Critical Care Transport Unit- SWAT & Survival F[...]

Company: University Of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: April 10, 2021

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CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR (University Hospital, Critical Care Transport Unit- SWAT & Survival Flight)

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• Help and FAQ Apply Now Clicking "Apply Now" opens the link in a new window. Mission StatementMichigan 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*Duties:The Clinical Nursing Director(CND) will plan and manage the clinical and administrative operations of the Critical Care Transport Unit. The unit consists of intra- (SWAT) and inter- (Survival Flight) facility transport. The Intra-hospital team, SWAT, consists of RNs, paramedics and administrative staff, providing critical care transport, moderate level sedation, and non-patient emergency response to the medical campus. The Inter-hospital transport team, Survival Flight, consists of RNs, administrative staff, communication specialists, pilots and mechanics providing rotor, fixed and ground transportation of critically ill and injured patients, including neonate, pediatric and adult populations. The CND assures implementation of patient care and quality assurance standards; plans, organizes and evaluate clinical practice and educational activities. The CND works closely with the MPLAN Medical Director to create and support an environment where cutting-edge and innovative care is provided to a continually growing number of critical care transport--patients. The CND is responsible for administrative and personnel management.--RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and implement unit goals and objectives which include the establishment of standards of practice in patient care consisted with national professional and regulatory guidelines.
  • Integrate unit goals and objectives with Nursing Service goals and objectives. Advise and assist with the establishment of priorities and institutional program development.
  • Work closely with medical staff and other disciplines for the successful implementation of patient, unit and institutional objectives. Assist in the resolution of interdisciplinary operating problems.
  • Supervise operations of the unit. Establish minimum/maximum staffing patterns to insure quality patient care. Initiate and implement a staffing schedule which covers all three modes of transport.
  • Identify and recommend specific staffing needs and position qualifications consistent with the respective unit objectives and patient case mix.
  • Interview and select qualified personnel.
  • Evaluate performance of nursing staff responsible to patient care unit. Make recommendations for merit awards and personnel classification changes. Counsel and discipline nursing staff to enable achievement of unit and institutional objectives, particularly as related to high quality patient care.
  • Interpret and implement University and hospital personnel policies and programs and ensure their uniform and correct application.
  • Project and monitor personnel budget for patient care unit. Provide information regarding budget variances to the ACNO.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines to plan, evaluate, and implement the commodity budget for the patient care unit.
  • Initiate and implement in-service guidelines for unit level orientation and staff development. Encourage and provide opportunities for continuing education of the nursing staff.
  • Initiate, plan, analyze, and participate in Nursing staff development programs and workshops.
  • Ensures ongoing--competency assessment occurs; provides educational (didactic and hands on) experience for nursing and communication staff, as required to maintain clinical standards as required by the program and industry accreditation standards.
  • Responsible for hiring--and--supervising--the Survival Flight Communication Center personnel, whose primary responsibility is the rotor wing and fixed wing operations,--ground activation, radio transmissions from ambulance, paging of codes internally, and other paging as requested (stoke, trauma) services.
  • Evaluation of--the communication staff's performance related to the communication center and its operations; to include counsel and discipline of communication--staff to enable achievement of unit and institutional objectives--Reporting Relationship: The Survival Flight's Clinical Nursing Director reports to the Critical Care Transport Associate Chief Nursing Officer.Expectations of the position:--
    • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a manner that fosters teambuilding and to provide visionary direction for team members
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates.Nursing Specific InfoIf you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.Required Qualifications*
      • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
      • Master's degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business or related field (a Juris Doctor degree may be considered). If Master's degree is not in Nursing, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
      • Two (2) years recent leadership experience, to include demonstrated leadership, management, communication, counseling, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and group process skills
      • Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience with demonstration of progressive clinical competence 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*
        • Two (2) years of recent supervisory experience in all modes--of critical care--transport
        • Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience with demonstration of progressive clinical competence in critical care or emergency medicine
        • Interest based problem solving and negotiations
        • Familiar with the continuous quality improvement process is desirable
        • Demonstrated leadership and management skills including personnel management and the ability to perform as a role model for nursing staff
        • Experience with change management process is desirableWork ScheduleHours: 40 hours/weekShift: Requires flexibility to unit needsLocation:--University Hospital ---Critical Care Transport Unit (SWAT & Survival Flight)Background ScreeningMichigan 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.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.Selection ProcessMichigan 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 StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
          • Job Opening ID 187437
            • Working Title CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR (University Hospital, Critical Care Transport Unit- SWAT & Survival Flight)
              • Job Title Clinical Nursing Director-Unit
                • Work Location Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
                  Ann Arbor, MI
                  • Full/Part Time Full-Time
                    • Regular/Temporary Regular
                      • FLSA Status Exempt
                        • Organizational Group Um Hospital
                          • Department MM Survival Flight
                            • Posting Begin/End Date 4/05/2021 - 4/12/2021
                              • Paid Time Off Yes
                              • Career Interests Director / Manager / Supervisor
                                Healthcare Admin & Support
                                Nursing- Critical Care
                                Nursing- Nursing Management
                                Nursing- All Nursing
                                

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