Job Description

Job Summary

The Department of Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital (VVWH) Nursing Services is a full-scope Perinatal care hospital at University of Michigan Health. We are seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide direct support to the nursing leadership.

Candidates for this position must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience needed to provide highly responsible and effective administrative support in an academic health care setting. Key skills include: accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to problem-solve, excellent planning skills, consistent and effective follow-through on all matters, high quality writing skills, excellent customer service and diplomacy and the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet manner. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities and must be adaptable, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and able to develop relationships with clinicians and staff from across the health system as needed to support a collaborative environment.

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*

Required Qualifications*

Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:

Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

7 pm - 7:30 am 12 hour shifts

3 Days per week, 2 weekends per schedule period

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.

Additional Information

Supervision Received from the VVWH Clinical Nursing Director and VVWH Clinical Supervisors; functional supervision received from the L&D unit Charge Nurse, Team Leader and/or Staff Nurse.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in 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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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