Job Summary This is a nursing supervisor position that has a primary function to coordinate and/or manage the daily OR schedule in a large, Level 1 Trauma, multi-service OR. Coordinate Operating Room management, preparedness, and cleanliness for first-start cases. Provide professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for nursing practice within the University Hospital (UH) Operating Room. Participate as an active member of the leadership team focusing on daily staffing, scheduling, as well as operational needs. Coordinate and optimize patient flow across the OR/PACU of UH to promote quality, safe patient care with appropriate nursing and support staff. Serve as liaison for clinical and operational issues surrounding patient placement in partnership with Anesthesia, Surgical, and Nursing staff. Provide ongoing monitoring of the trauma call system and remain readily available to receive Level 1 and 2 trauma patients. Collaborate with ancillary services and disciplines to eliminate barriers to timely transfers and receipt of patients. Act as a liaison between the OR/PACU department and patients and families. Provide direct supervision to nursing and ancillary staff members assigned.
Responsibilities*- Schedule and assign clinical staff; arrange coverage as needed.
- Supervise, mentor, counsel, and evaluate staff as part of a continuous development program within the Professional Framework.
- Support staff education, cross-training, and proficiency development.
- Develop and foster teamwork and build trusting relationships
- Facilitate open channels of communication with the ACNO, directors, managers, peers, staff, and physicians.
- Counsel and discipline staff to enable achievement of the unit and institutional objectives, particularly as related to high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate unit operations including instrument processing, equipment evaluation, specialty implants, and specific surgeon requests.
- Coordinate and control vendor site access and activity.
- Participate in the development and implementation of unit goals and objectives.
- Interpret and implement university and health system policies and procedures.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of new or expanded services and programs.
- Represents nursing and/or clinical department/unit on assigned committees.
- Rounds in the OR areas to gather and report real-time activity.
- Assess patient volumes and workload intensity in all areas for coordination and appropriate patient placement.
- Partner with Anesthesia to identify and problem-solve patient placement barriers to expedite Operating Room availability.
- Board all add-on/trauma/urgent cases
- Coordinate communication hand-off to Midnight Charge Nurse
- Assists in the development of strategies to improve care management within the area or unit.
- Participates in and supports the involvement of nursing staff in unit quality improvement activities.
- Provides leadership to staff in understanding and applying quality improvement principles and adoption of evidence-based changes in practice into daily work. Promotes the integration of research findings into clinical practice.
- Supports research activities on the unit, as indicated.
- Serve as a resource regarding institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and implement clinical nursing practice based on UMH Policies and AORN Standards.
Professional Development Education - Facilitate collective activity in professional organizations.
- Develops self professionally through continuing education, professional reading, participation in professional organizations, and networking. Evaluates own performance periodically with the CND/ACNO.
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 Master's degree in Nursing.
- Minimum five (5) years of RN experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience in Operating Room.
- Nurse Leadership certification or completion within two (2) years of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Certification is expected to be maintained with 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, or other management 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
Desired Qualifications*- Previous experience with OR patient coordination and placement
- CNOR certification
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to motivate others in an individual and group setting
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to apply good judgment and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion
- Demonstrated experience with inpatient Operating Room nursing
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to perform as role model to nursing staff
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with a diverse group of people in a diplomatic and effective manner
- Previous experience with OR patient coordination and placement
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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 WorkPositions 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: 40 hours/week
Shift: Day shift; hours will flex to department need
Location: University Hospital Operating Room
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.
Job DetailJob Opening ID285224
Working TitleNURSING SUPERVISOR (Adult Hospitals: University Hospital Operating Room - Floor Runner)
Job TitleNursing Supervisor
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM Oper Rooms - Univ Hospital
Posting Begin/End Date11/03/2026 - 11/17/2026
Career InterestDirector/Manager/Supervisor
Healthcare Admin & Support
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Nursing Management
Nursing- Surgical Services: OR/ PACU
