Unit Supervisor (RN, BSN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Bronson Methodist Hospital – Full-Time Nights / Variable

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and driven by positivity. If you’re ready for a rewarding leadership role in a high-acuity NICU environment, we’d love to meet you.

Role Summary

The Unit Supervisor (Unit Coordinator) provides day-to-day clinical leadership and operational support for the NICU. This role serves as a mentor, coach, and resource to staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, strong teamwork, and consistent adherence to unit standards. The supervisor partners closely with the manager/director on staffing, performance development, hiring, and process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan

• Department-specific certifications as required (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)

• Advanced nursing certification preferred

• Leadership experience (formal or informal) preferred

Key Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

• Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

• Independent decision-making and accountability

• Ability to analyze and organize data

• Proficiency with relevant software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Ability to interpret regulatory standards and assess organizational impact

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Serve as daily clinical liaison for staff, physicians, and management.

• Maintain a safe environment of care and ensure quality standards are met.

• Act as first responder for clinical issues and service recovery.

• Provide guidance on departmental processes and job performance.

Staffing & Scheduling

• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and adjust coverage based on volume and call-ins.

• Support development of staffing plans and budget alignment.

• Approve/deny PTO and communicate scheduling updates.

• Facilitate staff participation in committees and meetings.

Team Development & Performance

• Mentor, coach, and support staff in professional growth.

• Provide real-time performance feedback and collaborate on development plans.

• Participate in evaluations, discipline processes, and peer review input.

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and retention efforts.

Unit Governance & Communication

• Co-lead shared governance activities and mentor staff leaders.

• Facilitate charge nurse and unit meetings.

• Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards; contribute to updates.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct and support audits for accreditation, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

• Evaluate quality and appropriateness of care.

• Implement and monitor new processes to improve patient outcomes and team efficiency.

Additional Notes

• Some Unit Coordinators may support multiple locations.

• Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby/Antepartum roles require Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification within 6 months of completing intermediate fetal monitoring.

• Physical requirements include periods of high mental/visual focus and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.