Registered Nurse RN - Unit Coordinator

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Benefits start day one

Employer retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Nurse Coordinator on our 4 East, 35-bed unit with 27 Inpatient Rehab beds and 8 Medical-Surgical beds in Livonia, Michigan.

The full-time role (40 hours/week) combines clinical leadership with staffing, scheduling, and coordination of care, reporting to the Nurse Manager. Ideal candidates hold a Michigan RN license, a BSN, and at least three years of staff experience, including clinical practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day unit operations and staffing coordination.
• Act as Charge Nurse and operational lead during assigned shifts.
• Conduct weekday rounds reviewing patient status and care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assign nurse/tech teams and manage unit workflow.
• Forecast staffing needs and adjust schedules by census and acuity.
• Oversee admissions for clinical appropriateness and necessary accommodations.
• Maintain dialogue with Nurse Manager and Educator to align priorities and staff development.
• Coach and develop staff using Relationship-Based Care principles.
• Be aware of unit budget and staffing model to support resource use.
• Implement and reinforce Joint Commission standards and compliance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN

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 on our 4 East, 35-bed unit consisting of 27 Inpatient Rehab beds and 8 Medical-Surgical beds. 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. This is a frontline leadership position that combines clinical expertise with team support and resource management.
• This position is Full-Time, scheduled 40 hours per week. Rotating schedules with two 12-hour shifts per week and two 8-hour shifts per week. Scheduled Monday to Friday day shift with no weekends, holidays or on-call.

MINIMUM 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.
• 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: 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.