"Educational Nurse Coordinator: (University Hospital-7C, Adult Cardiology Telemetry Unit)"

7C is a 32-bed adult cardiac telemetry/stepdown unit. 7C Nurses provide specialized care for a variety of medicine cardiology patients. Common diagnoses include heart failure, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndrome, and pulmonary hypertension. Our patients include those with Implanted Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and those receiving prostacyclin infusions.

Mission Statement: We, the professional nurses of the Cardiac Step-down Unit at the University of Michigan Health System, are dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of nursing practice. Our commitment is to collaborate with our patients, their families, and all healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient and family-centered care. Our practice integrates respect, diversity, innovation, and research with a focus on encouraging and providing opportunities for professional growth.

To provide expert nursing care to the patients on 7C, acute care unit that primarily cares for Cardiac and Medical patients. Clinical expertise in a consultative role to the nursing staff.

To assess, design and conduct in-services presentations and competencies for nursing staff regarding clinical nursing care and the learning needs of the 7C patient populations.

To investigate, design, evaluate and modify as necessary nursing care programs in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

To assist in the development and maintenance of orientation, education, and competency records. To develop, revise and evaluate performance plans in collaboration with Nurse Manager/Supervisor and 7C ENC.

Work with staff on-going to identify any education gaps or areas that may need more education or reinforcement of education/principles.

To perform or assist with unit audits related to quality improvement initiatives.

To actively participate in the orientation program for 7C including scheduling, preceptor development, training, and precepting for RN's and assistive staff.

To chair a nursing committee and/or committee participation as needed.

To participate in the development and implementation of unit quality improvement programs and activities in collaboration with the 7C teams.

To provide leadership and mentor the staff.

• Current MI RN License
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of nursing experience
• 3 years recent Telemetry experience
• Unit and committee involvement with evidence of accepting increasing responsibilities; must have two (2) or more years in the Charge Nurse Role, two (2) or more years of teaching skills and/or two (2) years preceptor 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.

• BSN or MSN preferred
• Two (2) or more years recent inpatient cardiac experience, including VAC and pulmonary hypertension
• Excellent leadership skills in facilitating group dynamic and team development
• Participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts: Involvement in CQI teams; Supportive of changes recommended through the CQI process
• High level of self-motivation and commitment to improving patient outcomes
• Working knowledge of UMHS nursing policy and practice
• Demonstrated evidence within the last year of teaching experiences with: Proficient in adult learning principles; Must be able to establish a strong working relationship with unit staff

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

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.

Hours: 40 hrs/wk. Shift: Primarily Days with ability to flex schedule accordingly to unit educational needs as needed. Includes weekends. All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.