Educational NURSE Coordinator; Ambulatory Care-Mds Outpatient Hemodialysis Unit

EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR (Ambulatory Care-MDS Outpatient Hemodialysis Unit)

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 Michigan Dialysis Services

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.

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 Competent, Registered Nurses $43.10-$67.03/ hour

The benefit package includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

The
Educational Nurse Coordinator (ENC)for the Michigan Dialysis Services (MDS) 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 MDS staff. The responsibilities of the ENC include:

Orientation & Staff

Education:

• In collaboration with the leadership team, design and implement comprehensive orientation programs for all existing and new MDS staff, including scheduling, preceptor assignments, and oversight of orientation documentation and competency assessments.
• Develop standardized orientation documents tailored to the needs of the MDS team.
• Conduct regular education assessment surveys to identify and address the learning needs of MDS
  - Canton staff.
• Coordinate and deliver audits, in‑service training sessions based on survey results and other identified needs.
• Provide and facilitate continued education (CE) opportunities to support staff development.

Technology & Superuser Role:

• Serve as a
  superuser
  for MI Chart and eCube, providing staff with technical support and expertise to enhance workflow efficiency.

Quality Improvement & Patient

Education:

• Partner with MDS leadership and interdisciplinary teams to lead quality improvement initiatives, including planning, implementation, and re‑evaluation phases.
• Report data and outcomes of quality improvement projects to leadership and staff.
• Develop and revise patient education materials in collaboration with Unit‑Based Committees, physicians, and other key stakeholders.

Professional Practice Development:

• Ensure staff meet and maintain required institutional competencies, including mandatory training and certifications.
• Collaborate with ENCs across MDS to build a professional network and share best practices.
• Assist in the development and revision of policies, protocols, guidelines, and standing orders, promoting evidence‑based practices in the MDS care setting.
• Encourage and mentor staff in professional development activities, including preparing abstracts for speaking and poster sessions at conferences.
• Act as a liaison between clinical support staff and the leadership team to ensure…