Department Manager

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Sulphur, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Department Manager is responsible for providing clinical direction and leadership for the effective management of nursing practices within the Emergency Department. This role ensures that patient care is consistently delivered and that all quality standards are met through the coordination, supervision, and management of clinical services, staff education, and departmental evaluation. The Manager serves as a resource person for staff, manages budgets, and collaborates with physicians and hospital leadership to develop or revise policies and guidelines to advance nursing practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required within 3 months of start date.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience specifically as an Emergency Room (ER) nurse.
• Basic computer and Microsoft program knowledge.
• Knowledge of Emergency Department services.
• Possess qualities such as kindness, empathy, integrity, and the ability to relate to people compassionately.
• Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations and work independently.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, creativity, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field is a plus.
• Specialty certification preferred (e.g., CEN).
• At least two years of previous nursing management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical direction and leadership for the effective management of nursing practices within the Emergency Department.
• Ensuring patient care is consistently delivered and all quality standards are met.
• Coordinating, supervising, and managing clinical services, staff education, and departmental evaluation.
• Serving as a resource person for staff.
• Managing budgets.
• Collaborating with physicians and hospital leadership to develop or revise policies and guidelines to advance nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees