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*

• Coordinates and oversees WAA Orthopaedic Surgery ACU patients who have been scheduled for surgery to support improved surgical outcomes, patient safety, efficient utilization of OR resources as well as improve faculty, staff and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates care pre-operatively for patients already scheduled for surgery for orthopaedic patient populations including, but not limited to pre-op clearances, lab result follow-up, medical record review for surgical risk factors (CAD, DM, DVT, PE, BM, CKD, stents), need for medical clearances
• Manages peer to peer reviews and prior authorizations 
• Prepares one-on-one consent for patients not attending education class
• Develops and distributes weekly OR list for Ortho team
• Communicates to patient cancelation of surgery and provides referrals to other providers/departments/procedures
• Coordinates post-surgical follow-up and care in the immediate post-discharge period for orthopaedic patients including, but not limited to inpatient rounds to identify post-discharge needs, triage wound issues, take live calls via ASPECT to respond to post-operative surgical patients within their 6-week postoperative period, and complete post-discharge phone calls within 48-72 hours post-operatively to every surgical patient
• Extensive knowledge about orthopaedic care and chronic care management is a critical skill for this position.
• Provides tele-health nursing to patients and families to include: triaging calls from patients and families, clinicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with other health team members and associated resource persons to ensure continuity of care across all care environments. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of competencies, protocols, and patient education tools to improve patient care.
• Candidate must be able to function with a minimum of supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Nursing Specific Info

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 (12+ months experience) $37.24 - $57.91 / hour

? Evening Shift Differential- $2.55 / hour
? Night Shift Differential- $3.40 / hour
? Day Shift Weekend Differential- $1.75 / hour
? Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $4.30 / hour
? Night Shift Weekend Differential- $5.15 / hour
? Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / 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

Required Qualifications*

As evidence by interviews, recent performance appraisals, and reference feedback:

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan 
• Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:

Bachelor?s degree in Nursing OR

Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master?s degree or higher in Nursing

• Minimum 1 year RN experience (within the past 4 years) caring for adult orthopaedic patients.
• Recent ambulatory care experience (within last two years) in an adult surgical setting.
• Minimum 1-year RN experience in telephone triage of patient populations with complex and chronic conditions. 

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.

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous Clinical Care Coordinator experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership for clinical project/program.
• Demonstrated participation in quality improvement initiative. 
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills; both verbal and written--role requires the ability to plan and develop patient education tools, protocols, and clinical competencies
• Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in daily practice across the continuum of care for surgical patients and their families: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Demonstrated customer service and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative practice with multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to direct nursing practice and delegate to clinical support staff
• Demonstrated ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated skills to organize and manage multiple interventions simultaneously understanding acuity and urgency in prioritizing duties.
• Proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills, using an electronic medical record, and Microsoft Office and calendaring experience

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours per week
Days/ Shift:  Day shift; variable days; variable hours; 8-hour shifts
Location: West Ann Arbor, 

This position requires the nurse to be physically on-site

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

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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