Emergency Dept Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Lead Care

Trinity Health MI; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Day One Benefits

Employer 401k Match

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department in Brighton, MI is hiring a Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Coordinator. This full-time, day-shift role leads staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination, working closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a busy Level 4 ED serving over 100 patients daily.

Ideal candidates hold an Michigan nursing license, a BSN, and at least three years of staff experience with clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• BSN from an accredited program.
• Minimum of three years staff experience.
• One-year related practice experience in clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Operations & Leadership: The Nurse Coordinator assumes delegated accountability from the Nurse Manager for staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational oversight.
• Charge Nurse Leadership: Function as the Charge Nurse and operational lead during assigned shifts.
• Daily Unit Rounds: Lead weekday rounds to review patient status, staffing, and care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Patient Assignments & Workflow: Prepare the daily agenda, assign nurse/tech teams, set break schedules, and organize overall workflow for the unit.
• Staffing & Scheduling Support: Assist in forecasting staffing needs and adjusting schedules based on patient census and acuity.
• Admissions Oversight: Review new admissions for clinical appropriateness and coordinate necessary accommodations for care.
• Collaboration & Communication: Maintain regular dialogue with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator to align on priorities, implement initiatives, and support staff development.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Coach and support staff, model professional behavior, and resolve conflicts using Relationship-Based Care principles.
• Operational Awareness: Be familiar with the unit’s budget and the volume-adjusted staffing model to support effective resource use.
• Joint Commission Preparation: Actively participate in preparing the unit for the upcoming Joint Commission (JC) survey, including implementing and reinforcing standards, protocols, and compliance measures.

Skills

RN License (Michigan)

Leadership

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN

Job description

The Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department in Brighton, MI is hiring a Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Coordinator. This full-time, day-shift role leads staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination, working closely with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a busy Level 4 ED serving over 100 patients daily.

Ideal candidates hold an Michigan nursing license, a BSN, and at least three years of staff experience with clinical practice.