The Brandon Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the University of Michigan is a 59-bed Level IV neonatal center serving our region, state, and beyond. We remain one of the state's leading referral centers for premature newborns and infants with complex medical problems, complex surgical problems or unusual anomalies, need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and whole body for hypothermic neuroprotection.
About 80% of the Newborn ICU admissions are inborn, and 20% are transported from our referral region and state. We offer 24/7 neonatal transport services with Newborn ICU RNs as transport team members.
Our specialized nursing team members provide quality nursing care to newborns from the acute phase of illness through recovery. A family-centered approach to care is practiced in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
We provide individualized support and education to families during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge. We empower families to participate in decision-making for and in the care of their children.
- 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.
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 a pediatric critical care setting, pediatric moderate care setting, pediatric emergency department, or Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
- 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.
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
- Masters degree in nursing or related field (or in process).
- Three (3) years minimum current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
- Certification in pediatric nursing (CPN), neonatal nursing (RNC-NIC), or nursing leadership (CNML, NE-BC)
- 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.
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Days/Shift/Hours: Primarily night shift with the flexibility to cover the needs of the unit, participate in unit priority initiatives, and other leadership responsibilities as assigned. Rotating on-call responsibilities
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital- 8 West, Brandon Newb
