Job Description

Job Summary

The Education Nurse Coordinator will work with staff members and management personnel to articulate, interpret, and ensure that identified educational programs and processes are carried out in a consistent fashion and evaluated according to established outcomes within the Ambulatory Care Transplant Center. The primary focus of this position is within ambulatory care Transplant but persons fulfilling this role can be asked to assist other service lines, as needed.

The Educational Nurse Coordinator (ENC) for the Transplant Program will play a pivotal role in staff development, quality improvement, and patient care excellence within the department. This position will collaborate with leadership to ensure effective onboarding, ongoing education, and adherence to evidence-based practices for transplant staff. The responsibilities of the ENC include:

Responsibilities:

Orientation & Staff Education:

Technology & Superuser Role:

Quality Improvement & Patient Education:

Professional Practice Development:

Liaison & Committee Involvement:

High Reliability & Special Projects:

Staffing Support & Documentation:

Ongoing Development:

Attend and participate in conferences and staff development programs to stay abreast of current literature, 

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!  

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $41.44 - $65.70 / hour

The benefit package includes: 
?    Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
?    2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
?    Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
?    Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
?    Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Nursing Specific Info

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

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.

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

Required Qualifications*

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate to be interviewed and considered for the position

Resume and cover letter required (for both internal and external applicants)

You must attach a complete and accurate resume and cover letter to be fully considered for this position

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

Primary focus:  Transplant, but this role can be asked to assist other service lines, as needed.

Hours: 40 hours/week 

Shift/Days: Primarily day shift, requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit(s). May include evenings and weekends.

Location: Transplant Clinic, Transplant areas within University Hospital and potentially off-site clinic the ability to travel may be required.

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.

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.

Union Affiliation

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.

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.

Selection Process

Michigan 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 Statement

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

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