Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Pre-Op/PACU

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

HSAs and FSAs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Coordinator RN to support care delivery, supervision, and performance improvement at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The role blends patient care leadership with unit operations to maintain safe staffing and high-quality outcomes.

You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, coordinate schedules, and participate in policy development and staff education, while advancing your professional growth within a respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan RN license required.
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Associate’s Degree/Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and serve as a resource for nursing staff; assist clinical manager with staff meetings and development.
• Monitor staffing schedules to ensure adequate nurse-patient ratios; review monthly schedules and communicate changes.
• Facilitate shared decision-making to improve unit throughput and reduce length of stay.
• Coordinate and deliver in-service programs to maintain staff competence.
• Assist with interview, selection, retention, mentoring, and evaluation of staff.
• Participate in policy development, procedures, and department standards.
• Contribute to department process improvement and peer review.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Prioritization

Delegation

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 based on relevant experience.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance.

Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance and employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

In addition to the staff nurse role, the Clinical Coordinator assumes shift responsibilities, coordinates care delivery, and staff scheduling, evaluates patient care, and leads process improvement activities. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to problem‑solve system and unit‑based issues, provides input into performance appraisals, and participates in educational activities and unit and hospital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead and resource person for nursing personnel and assist the clinical manager with staff meetings and development.
• Collaborate with the manager in monitoring the schedule to assure an adequate nurse‑patient ratio, review monthly schedules and communicate staffing changes.
• Facilitate shared decision‑making among staff and improve unit throughput to reduce length of stay.
• Coordinate and provide in‑service programs to maintain or enhance staff competence based on identified needs.
• Assist with interview, selection, retention, mentoring, and evaluation of staff.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and standards for the department.
• Assist with department process improvement and peer review.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree/Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
• One to two years of progressively responsible experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work, delegate, and facilitate processes.
• Minimum Level 6 of the Promoting Excellence Performance Criteria; internal candidates preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Facility

DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. The joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery attracting patients nationwide. The hospital operates more than 21 outpatient sites and ambulatory surgery centers across Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of ten hospitals nationally awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant.

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Job Details

Job Title: Nursing (Clinical Coordinator)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital
Type: Full Time
Shift: Day