Unit Coordinator (RN Supervisor) Bronson Battle Creek Surgical Services - Bronson Healthcare

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Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Benefits and Incentives

• Day 1 health benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
• Generous PTO accrual
• 403 matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Up to $20,000 Sign on bonus (external candidates only)

This is a general posting for inpatient Unit Coordinator roles at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital - Surgical Services. We are excited to have new opportunities to grow your nursing career! Submit your application today and a Talent Acquisition Specialist will reach out to you within the next 48 hours to determine your areas of interest and ideal hours. Then they will submit your application to the right hiring manager(s) immediately.

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.

• 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 schedule with manager input as needed. 

* Adjusts department staffing on a day-to-day basis to meet staffing needs (including managing volume changes, replacing call-ins, etc.) 

* 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. o Approve/deny PTO. 

* Follows organizational policies and procedures for staffing and provides open communication with staff about scheduling requests/issues.

• Acts as clinical expert resource, mentoring staff, maintains positive relationships, and builds teamwork within the entire healthcare team. 

* Maintains knowledge on guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards. 

* Provides input into guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards.

• Acts as first responder for clinical and service recovery issues. Acts as a resource person for staff questions related to job performance and departmental processes.

• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to nurse manager. o Provides ongoing feedback to staff related to job performance (focuses on immediate performance coaching as necessary). 

* Monitors staff performance on a day-to-day basis. o Works with manager to develop Personal Development Plans including follow up and mentoring. 

* Acts as role model, coach, and mentor to staff.

• Evaluates performance of personnel. 

* Provides and collates peer input for evaluation. 

* 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. 

* Participates in the evaluation process of employees at manager’s discretion. • Co-facilitates planning and conducting of shared governance meeting. Acts as mentor to staff chair of shared governance.

• Facilitates charge nurse and other unit meetings, reporting to nurse manager.

• Participates in recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. o Assists manager in the staff hiring process (e.g. assist with interview process).

• Creates and supports an environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged and valued.

Pre-Admission Surgery/Endo Screening Specific:

• Position requires patient contact, but only via phone calls.

*Unit Coordinators may cover multiple locations across the organization

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