RN Unit Coordinator - Wilson Medical Center ED

RN Unit Coordinator

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an RN Unit Coordinator to join the Wilson Medical Center Emergency Department, a high-acuity, Level II Trauma Center. This role is designed for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse who is an expert in emergency medicine and energized by clinical leadership. The RN Unit Coordinator provides hands-on clinical care while coordinating daily unit operations, supporting patient flow, staffing assignments, and real-time decision making in a fast-paced emergency department environment. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered emergency care for adult and pediatric patients. At UHS, Every Connection Matters, and the Wilson ED reflects this philosophy through strong teamwork, mutual respect, and collaborative interdisciplinary care. The RN Unit Coordinator serves as a trusted clinical resource and role model, engaging and supporting staff, anticipating challenges, and promoting a caring, healing environment aligned with nursing standards and UHS values. Successful candidates are confident clinical thinkers and communicators who lead by example, foster accountability, participate in quality improvement, and help ensure exceptional outcomes for patients, families, and the care team.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Emergency Department, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Primary Work Shift: Evening Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation Range: $40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience

Incentives

• Sign-On Bonuses - Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
• Shift Differential
• An active and rewarding clinical ladder program with mentorship and financial incentive components
• Fee reimbursement for ANCC specialty certifications through our Success Pays program
• Financial support for eligible RNs to relocate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentive Programs

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 3:00PM - 3:00AM
• Every third weekend and holiday

Responsibilities

• Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for a Registered Nurse including the use of Nursing Process to assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement and evaluate nursing care; evidence-based practice; patient-centered care; education for patients and families; administration of medications; collaboration with the health care team, productivity and effective resources utilization; participation in Shared Governance; support of a learning environment; and professional development.
• Collaborates with the Charge Nurse regarding patient care assignments.
• Functions as a consultant for unit nursing staff and a liaison for interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinates staff scheduling.
• Partners with the Nurse Manager to lead performance improvement initiatives, ensure patient and staff safety, and resolve any patient or unit issues.
• Plans and or participates in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides direction to students and faculty.
• Plans, develops and provides unit education in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Participates in performance evaluation by providing feedback to the Nurse Manager.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
• Previous Charge Nurse experience.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.

Preferred:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Relevant skills certification (CPR, NRP, PALS, etc..).