Nursing Unit Coordinator- WMC ICU

NYU Langone Health•Johnson City, NY

4d•$41 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

UHS Wilson Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Coordinator to support our Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ICU Nurse Unit Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating the daily operations of the unit while promoting a caring, healing, and patient-centered environment. In this role, you will function as a clinical resource and role model for staff, monitor assignments and performance, identify potential operational or patient care concerns, and actively participate in Quality Improvement initiatives. This position works under the direction of the Nursing Manager and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and UHS and 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
Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
Previous Charge Nurse experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
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.
Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develops.
Will perform other duties as assigned