Job Summary

Provides professional nursing leadership and administrative direction for the departments of the Surgical Short Stay Unit. Participates as a member of leadership teams to provide and continually improve health care services and to support the mission and goals of Michigan Nursing Services, and the Health System. This position reports directly to the Clinical Nursing Director.

• To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in planning, coordinating, leading, and managing clinical and administrative operations.
• To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in providing leadership in the practice of nursing, emphasizing safety, quality, customer service, education and research.
• To assist the department Clinical Nursing Director in coordinating between management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Hospital and Health System mission and goal statements.
• To assist in managing budgets, payroll, commodities, staffing/scheduling, hiring and staff reviews.
• The Clinical Nursing Supervisor will participate in new program development and implementation; plan, organize and evaluate patient care standards guidelines and educational activities; and monitor and implement the continuous quality improvement programs.

Responsibilities*

In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Director, will provide leadership and management of the Surgical Short Stay Unit
Responsibilities include:

• Recruit, hire, manage, supervise and coordinate all staff for SSSU
• Plan, assign and review the work of nursing and support staff.
• Counsel, develop and evaluate the performance of all nursing staff.
• Provide leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice and for interdisciplinary clinical guidelines, using best evidence.
• In collaboration with other members of the leadership teams, identify and plan for staffing consistent with needs of the patient population and budgetary requirements and appropriate to the scopes of a variety of roles.
• Participate in and coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of interdisciplinary patient care activities and programs.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement activities.
• Evaluate and manage clinical equipment and recommend necessary expenditures
• Facilitate education of nursing leadership students.
• Assure compliance with affirmative action, regulatory, legal, patient care and safety programs.
• Have working knowledge of oncology and surgical patient care and needs

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.

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.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum two (2) years (within the last five years) RN experience in Medical/Surgical
• Nurse Leadership certification or completion within one (1) year of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Certification is expected to be maintained while 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.)

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*

• Master of Science Nursing
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience (i.e. committee chairs, program leads)
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices

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.

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
Days/Shift/Hours: Day Shift - Requires flexibility to meet the needs of the unit
Location: University Hospital-Surgical Short Stay Unit

Additional Information

Must be able to provide evidence of the following qualities by applying with a comprehensive resume and demonstrated through the interview process if selected:

• Exceptional communication skills, professional image, confidence in dealing with complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professional working relationships with outstanding communication skills and demonstrated advanced leadership skills
• Demonstrated team building, conflict resolution, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams of all sizes

Additional Information

This position may be filled using an FLSA exempt or non-exempt designation.

Application Deadline

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

281088

Working Title

NURSING SUPERVISOR (Surgical Short Stay 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 CVC Surg Short Stay

Posting Begin/End Date

8/03/2026 - 8/10/2026

Career Interest

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