The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 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 which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections 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

Pavilion 8 Neurology/Neurosurgery/Stroke Unit:
This 48 bed unit provides care to patients on the Neurology, Neurosurgery and includes a 10-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit as well and a 10-bed Stroke Unit with cardiac monitoring.

Medical problems most often treated on this unit include: thrombectomies, stroke, post-operative craniotomies for brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, intracranial hemorrhage/hematomas, severe head and/or spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, status epilepticus, and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing  OR 
• Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing. 
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience. 
• Minimum two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in Neurology/Neurosurgery. 
• 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.  

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

• 2 years of recent Neurology/Neurosurgery RN experience.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
• Unit committee membership. 
• 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. 

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

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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.

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

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