Registered Nurse RN - Coordinator - Emergency ED

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department in Brighton, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations and the frontline care team. You will work with the Nurse Manager to staff, schedule, and coordinate workflow in a high-acuity ED environment serving over 100 patients daily.

The role requires a Michigan RN license, BSN, and at least three years of staff experience with one year in a clinical area. On-call rotation is required and benefits start Day One.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• Graduation from accredited nursing program: BSN Required.
• 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

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

BSN Required

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Nurse Coordinator supporting the Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department in Brighton MI. The Nurse Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in delivering safe, high-quality care and ensuring smooth day-to-day unit operations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. The Trinity Health Livingston ED is a 38 bed Level 4 Trauma ER that provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages treating over 100 patients daily. The ED offers a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork. Learn more about our ED Online. This position is Full-Time, scheduled 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday day shift. Participation in an on-call rotation is required for this role.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current Michigan Nursing License Graduation from accredited nursing program: BSN Required Minimum of three years staff experience. One-year related practice experience in clinical area.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Day-to-Day Operations & Leadership: The Nurse Coordinator assumes delegated accountability from the Nurse Manager for staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational oversight. This is a frontline leadership position that combines clinical expertise with team support and resource management.
• 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.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability. Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Retirement savings plan with employer match. Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values

we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.