Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Dept

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports and collaborates with the Nurse Manager by overseeing the day to day operational activities of their assigned unit(s). This individual must be able to apply principles of leadership and human relations in the overall supervision and coordination of patient care and personnel, with primary accountability during the off-shifts. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager with maintaining unit specific standards of practice based on current literature and professional standards of practice. This person may be delegated additional responsibilities as needed in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Our state-of-the-art Emergency Department is the areas only adult Level 1 Trauma Center. It features a 4-bed Trauma Bay, 55 general ED beds, and a busy triage area, supported by specialized staffing including dedicated Arena Teams (4 RNs, 2 Techs, 1 Paramedic) and Trauma teams (4 RNs, 1 Tech, 1 Paramedic). Nursing-to-patient ratios are thoughtfully adjusted based on care areas to ensure optimal patient outcomes in this dynamic, high-acuity environment. Join our exceptional Emergency Department team at Froedtert Hospital, a prestigious 766-bed academic medical center serving the Milwaukee area's diverse emergency healthcare needs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice required which could include a combination of nursing, nursing support patient care experience. or a combination of clinical patient care experience with prior clinical or non-clinical leadership experience is required.
• Bachelors degree in nursing is required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel.
• Analytical skills necessary to prepare nursing care plans, outcome management tools, statistical reports, implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental or physical well-being.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families, often during stressful situations.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
• Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day to day operational activities of their assigned unit(s).
• Applying principles of leadership and human relations in the overall supervision and coordination of patient care and personnel, with primary accountability during the off-shifts.
• Assisting the Nurse Manager with maintaining unit specific standards of practice based on current literature and professional standards of practice.
• May be delegated additional responsibilities as needed in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager