Unit Coordinator - Surgical Services Bronson Methodist Hospital

Unit Coordinator – Surgical Services – BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

The Unit Coordinator operates under the general supervision of the unit manager or director, acting as a leader, clinical liaison, and mentor to staff. This role ensures continuity of leadership, maintains unit standards, oversees daily operations, and supports workforce management to achieve quality patient care and departmental efficiency.

• Provide leadership and serve as a clinical liaison with staff, physicians, and management.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff to maintain unit standards and foster a team environment.
• Assist in recruitment, orientation, performance monitoring, and staff development.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling, including day‑to‑day adjustments and addressing personnel shortages.
• Manage payroll, budget, and related administrative functions as directed.
• Serve as the first responder for clinical and service recovery issues.
• Maintain a safe environment of care through quality monitoring and audit facilitation for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and facilitate shared governance meetings, charge nurse meetings, and other unit meetings.
• Provide guidance and supervision to personnel accountable to the nurse manager.
• Act as a clinical expert resource and promote innovation and creativity within the unit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience (Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan).
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Prior management or leadership experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Advanced Nursing certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS, PALS, Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required by unit designation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and team‑leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with computer software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to analyze and organize data, speak and write English fluently.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week (scheduled weekly).