• RN Nurse Coordinator - Inpatient Behavioral Health

    Trinity Health (Ann Arbor, MI)


    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 **36-bed adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit** . 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 fast-paced unit provides care to patients aged **18 and older** experiencing acute psychiatric conditions and is supported by a strong interdisciplinary team, including over **80 nursing staff** (RNs and Techs), social workers, and clinicians.

    + This position is Full-Time, scheduled 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with no weekends, holidays or on-call.

    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. This is a frontline leadership position that combines clinical expertise with team support and resource management.

    + **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** : Actively participate in preparing the unit for the **upcoming Joint Commission (JC) survey** , including implementing and reinforcing standards, protocols, and compliance measures.

    MINIUMUM 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.

    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.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran