Registered Nurse RN - Coordinator - Emergency ED

Employment Type: Full time • Day Shift

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Nurse Coordinator supporting the Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department in Brighton, MI. 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.

The Trinity Health Livingston ED is a 38-bed Level 4 Trauma ER that provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages, treating over 100 patients daily. The ED offers a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assume delegated accountability from the Nurse Manager for staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and operational oversight as a frontline leadership position combining clinical expertise with team support and resource management.
• Function as the Charge Nurse and operational lead during assigned shifts.
• Lead weekday rounds to review patient status, staffing, and care planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare the daily agenda, assign nurse/tech teams, set break schedules, and organize overall workflow for the unit.
• Assist in forecasting staffing needs and adjusting schedules based on patient census and acuity.
• Review new admissions for clinical appropriateness and coordinate necessary accommodations for care.
• Maintain regular dialogue with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator to align on priorities, implement initiatives, and support staff development.
• Coach and support staff, model professional behavior, and resolve conflicts using Relationship-Based Care principles.
• Be familiar with the unit’s budget and the volume-adjusted staffing model to support effective resource use.
• Actively participate in preparing the unit for the upcoming Joint Commission (JC) survey, including implementing and reinforcing standards, protocols, and compliance measures.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program: BSN required.
• Minimum of three years of staff experience.
• One year of related practice experience in the clinical area.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability (effective Day One with no waiting periods).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday day shift. Participation in an on-call rotation is required for this role.