Nursing Unit Coordinator

NYU Langone Health • Binghamton, NY

2d • $41 - $61

About The Position

United Health Services is excited to announce an opportunity for a Coordinator Nursing Unit I at Binghamton General Hospital’s Krembs 5 Psychiatric Unit. The Unit Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the unit by assisting in the coordination of the daily operations. Promote a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care. Function as a clinical resource and role model, monitor staff assignments and performance, identify potential problems, participate in Quality Improvement activities, under the direction of the Nursing Manager and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, UHS and the Nursing Division Policies and Philosophy. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire
• ACLS within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
• PALS

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.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
• We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree