Unit Coordinator; RN - Emergency Department; ED - Bronson Battle Creek - Midshift

Position: Unit Coordinator (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time Midshift
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** Location
* * BBC Bronson Battle Creek## ## ##
** Title
* * Unit Coordinator (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Bronson Battle Creek - Full-time Midshift
** Description
* * Under general supervision from the unit manager and/or director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization and individual unit, 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.

The unit coordinator is involved in assisting managers in attracting, developing, maintaining, and retaining qualified staff members. Duties may include assisting with hiring, orientation, monitoring and evaluating performance, problem solving, employee counseling, staffing, payroll and budget. In addition to duties involving unit personnel, the unit coordinator serves as a contact for internal and external customers. He/she is responsible for maintaining a safe environment of care, which fosters positive customer service and meets all quality standards, implementing new and monitoring ongoing processes.

This role provides opportunity for leadership succession. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

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 Education/experience level may differ for the specific department/unit Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan Advanced Nursing Specific Certification preferred

Department specific requirements as necessary such as PALS, BLS, ACLS etc.
** Unit Coordinators in Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum at BMH & BBC Specific**:  The Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification through PQF or NCC is required within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring
• 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, be able to meet deadlines and demonstrate accountability for assignments
• Must have the ability to use software relevant to the job (i.e. – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Must have the 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 Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Evaluates quality and appropriateness of care. o Conducts/facilitates audits for accreditation, regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Accounts for coordination of day-to-day unit operations, i.e. patient placements, staff assignments.
• Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel. Assignments reflect appropriate utilization of personnel.  Coordinates department staff…