Unit Coordinator- Pre-Admissions​/Endo Screening

Unit Coordinator
- Pre-Admissions/Endo Screening Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

First Shift, Full time, Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

• Under the unit coordinator’s priority is to function as leader and clinical liaison with staff, physicians and management, providing continuity of leadership day to day.
• The unit coordinator acts as a role model, mentor, coach and resource person to staff to ensure all unit standards are maintained and to encourage a team environment.
• Involved in assisting managers in attracting, developing, maintaining, and retaining qualified staff members.
• Duties include assisting with hiring, orientation, monitoring and evaluating performance, problem solving, employee counseling, staffing, payroll and budget.
• Serves as a contact for internal and external customers and is responsible for maintaining a safe environment of care, fostering positive customer service and meeting all quality standards.
• Provides opportunity for leadership succession.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, ability to resolve conflict, and ability to work as a team leader.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
• Must work independently, meet deadlines and demonstrate accountability for assignments.
• Must have ability to use software relevant to the job (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
• Must have ability to organize and analyze data.
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Interpretation of regulatory standards and assessment of impact to the organization.
• Evaluates quality and appropriateness of care; conducts/facilitates audits for accreditation, regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Accounts for coordination of day-to-day unit operations (patient placements, staff assignments).
• Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel.
• Coordinates department staff schedule with manager input as needed.
• Adjusts department staffing on a day-to-day basis to meet staffing needs.
• Facilitates staff attendance at organizational committees, meetings, etc.
• Manages staffing levels to help department achieve its budget.
• Participates in projecting staffing needs and assisting in creating a staffing plan with manager/director.
• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to nurse manager.
• Provides ongoing feedback to staff related to job performance.
• Monitors staff performance on a day-to-day basis.
• Works with manager to develop Personal Development Plans, including follow up and mentoring.
• Acts as a role model, coach, and mentor to staff.
• Evaluates performance of personnel.
• Communicates all staff behavior and performance issues with manager as necessary.
• Participates in discipline process of employees with manager notification for attendance, behavioral and performance issues.
• Co‑facilitates planning and conducting of shared governance meeting.
• Facilitates charge nurse and other unit meetings, reporting to nurse manager.
• Participates in recruitment, selection and retention of personnel.
• Creates and supports an environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged and valued.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 years of clinical experience required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Formal or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan.
• Advanced Nursing Specific Certification preferred.
• Department specific requirements such as PALS, BLS, ACLS, etc.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills required.
• Demons…