Assistant Nurse Manager - Middletown Emergency Department
About The Position
Join our Middletown Emergency Department as an Assistant Nurse Manager, where you’ll partner closely with the Nurse Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical nursing practice. In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of high‑quality, efficient, and compassionate care to all patients and families. This position shares 24/7 responsibility for the daily operations and performance of the unit. About Our State-of-the-Art Free-Standing Emergency Department 22 modern treatment rooms 24/7 coverage by board‑certified emergency physicians and experienced emergency nurses Dedicated services for the most frequent emergency care needs On-site laboratory with walk-in hours (7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Dedicated imaging services Why Join Us? Step into leadership—and thrive. Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits 403(b) retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Generous paid time off Proud four-time Magnet®‑recognized organization A meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and well‑being of our community
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing (Master’s required within 5 years)
- Current RN licensure
- Emergency Department experience required
- Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical and leadership experience
- Certifications: Required: ACLS & PALS
- NRP and STABLE required within 6 months of hire
- Current related specialty certification required
Nice To Haves
- Strongly Preferred: TNCC & ENPC
Responsibilities
- Assist the Nurse Manager with overall administrative and clinical leadership of the unit.
- Share 24-hour accountability for daily operations and patient care outcomes.
- Directly supervise nursing and technical staff, including: Assessing staff competency Managing daily staffing and scheduling Evaluating performance and addressing performance concerns
- Participate in hiring, promotions, salary decisions, and terminations.
- Serve as a highly visible and transparent role model, promoting professional growth and supporting organizational goals.
- Identify opportunities to enhance staff knowledge, professionalism, and unit performance.
- Mentor and support staff at all levels, fostering engagement and development.
- Identify emerging leaders and participate in succession planning.
- Analyze administrative and operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
