How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Communications Specialist will be the day-to-day communications strategist for Michigan Medicine’s Nursing community to support the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and other key nursing leaders and ensure alignment with the broader communication strategies from the Department of Communication. They will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications plans and messaging within the nursing community to optimize engagement and leadership transparency. Areas of focus include:

Leadership messaging and communication
Promoting nursing image and professional practice
Nursing recognition and awards

This position will be responsible for continually seeking feedback from leadership and staff to ensure strategies and messaging are compelling, relevant, and timely. Individual must be adept at utilizing multiple channels to ensure communications are effective. Innovative thinking on best-in-class communication solutions is a requirement.

Who We Are

The mission of Michigan Medicine is to advance health to serve Michigan and the world. Michigan Medicine ranks as one of the top academic medical centers in the country, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, facilitating groundbreaking research, and developing the next generation of exceptional health care clinicians and leaders. The Nursing community at Michigan Medicine includes over 6,600 members and is comprised of a wide variety of specialists practicing in a diversity of care settings.

Responsibilities*

Primary Responsibilities

Provide strategic counsel to the CNE and leaders in Nursing on the most effective and compelling communication approaches to support department priorities and initiatives.
Develop and execute a communication plan, with detailed strategy / tactics and measurable outcomes for the Office of the CNE.
Develop, track and monitor data driven communication goals and metrics that are strategic, measurable, timely and realistic.
Partner with the creative services team to utilize video, blogs, podcasts, digital signage, web content and social media to innovate and engage all nursing staff and the broader Michigan Medicine community.
Use communication to collaborate with other key stakeholders to positively impact engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
Translate technical or strategic topics into easily consumed, appropriate communication tailored to various internal audiences.
Position and reinforce Nursing at Michigan as an employer of choice through select, intentional content reflecting our workplace, work environment and working relationships with colleagues.
Partner with communication specialists across Michigan Medicine’s segments, the Department of Nursing webmaster, and other members of the Department of Communication and other key stakeholders as appropriate on individual projects or initiatives.Self-Development/Education
Maintains professional and technical knowledge and skills
Actively pursues learning opportunities and ways to broaden experience and knowledge base
Seeks continuous improvement for self, team, and departmentProfessional Values
Caring, collaboration and teamwork
Integrity and accountability
Inclusion
Innovation
Transparency
Creativity and forward thinking
Solution-oriented

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.

Required Qualifications*

Minimum of an undergraduate degree in nursing or communication-related field, such as journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or other relevant healthcare related field.
Three to five years of professional experience in nursing, public relations, promotion, marketing, or communication in a professional setting.
Proven experience generating client satisfaction and developing solutions in complex matrixed organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with solid understanding of digital media.
Experience maintaining electronic communication vehicles, websites, blogs, social media.
Ability to work well with others and willingness to accept feedback.
Flexibility in work schedule: some on site requirements for rounding and awards, for example, and some remote work. Willingness to invest time, in person, to develop rapport with the CNE and team to understand and capture the voice of nursing.

Desired Qualifications*

Direct experience in a healthcare and/or academic medical center.

Work Schedule

Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours per weekDepartment: Nursing Administration

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.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

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