Nursing Supervisor Jobs in Michigan

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.

Responsibilities

* Assist the Clinical Nursing Director on 4B1, 32-bed, Adult Medical-Surgical Unit in the planning and management of 4B1 patient care services.
* To provide leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing quality patient care, education and research.
* To assist in coordinating patient care services consistent with the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers mission and goals.
* Collaborate/consultative relationship with other health professionals and administrative personnel.
* Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over nursing and support staff, as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

Responsibilities include: 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 counseling, coaching, discipline and evaluation of staff.
* Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of the individual performance plans.
* Facilitate open channels of communication with Nursing Directors, ACNO's, peers, staff, providers and others.
* Coach and mentor Charge Nurses, Staff Nurses, members of the Nursing Leadership Team and others.

Clinical Practice

* Rotate to the off shifts as determined by staffing needs and the Clinical Nursing Director.
* Maintain significant presence rounding on patients, families and interfacing with staff to ensure patient care excellence on all shifts.
* To provide clinical assessment, mentoring, coaching and evaluation of staff.

Management of Clinical Area

* Participate in the development and implementation of 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.
* Participate in hiring activities of unit staff, conducting personnel interviews and reference checks.
* Coordinate performance evaluation activities for unit staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.
* Participate in developing of unit/area policy/procedure and standards of Nursing Care.
* Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialist and/or Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement organization, department and/or unit policies, procedures and standards of Nursing Care.
* Collaborate with Educational Nurse Coordinator to implement competency-based evaluation.
* Collaborate with intra- and inter-disciplinary, and intra- and inter-departmental colleagues to create the Ideal Patient Experience.
* Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.

Quality Improvement and Research

* Participate in planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit quality improvement activities.
* Promote the integration of research findings into clinical practice of the unit's nursing staff.
* Promote staff involvement in clinical research.

Required Qualifications

* 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 of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in General Adult Medical-Surgical.
* Nurse Leadership certification or completion of a nurse leadership certification within two (2) years of accepting this position. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). The nurse leadership certification must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
* Demonstrated leadership ability including experience in, charge nurse, team leader, professional development framework, or other management experience.

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 general medical-surgical RN experience.
* Unit committee membership.
* Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
* Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* Evidence of ability to assess, interpret, and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clinical nursing director, supervisor, unit leadership, administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.
* Computer competency including Word, Excel, and be able to extract data from University supported computer databases.

Nursing Specific Info

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

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Shift: Evening and Night shift position
Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit. All shifts and weekends may be required based on unit need.

Location: University Hospital, 4B1 Adult Medical-Surgical Unit

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

279162

Working Title

NURSING SUPERVISOR (University Hospital, 4B1 Adult Medical-Surgical Unit)

Job Title

Nursing Supervisor

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM UH 4B1

Posting Begin/End Date

6/19/2026 - 6/26/2026

Career Interest

Director/Manager/Supervisor
Healthcare Admin & Support
Nursing - All Nursing
Nursing - Medical Surgical
Nursing - Nursing Management