Manager, Nursing - Emergency Department - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Cortland, NY

About The Position

The Manager, Nursing is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and direction of the Emergency Department nursing unit. The role collaborates with organizational leadership to support the annual operating plan and oversees personnel hiring and retention, performance improvement activities, and participation in management teams and committees. The manager develops departmental objectives, strategies, staffing structures, operating procedures, and performance standards. The role communicates with staff and organizational leaders, addresses care and service delivery issues, maintains regulatory compliance, identifies and mitigates safety risks, and manages human and financial resources. The manager also participates in nursing leadership and professional practice activities and develops unit goals aligned with the annual operating plan. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.
At least 7 years of professional healthcare experience.
At least 2 years in a supervisory position with progressive management responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and direct the nursing unit.
Collaborate with organizational leadership in support of annual operating plan objectives.
Oversee hiring and retention of personnel and participate in performance improvement activities.
Develop and accomplish departmental objectives, strategies, and tactics, particularly those tied to the Annual Operating Plan.
Institute corrective actions when appropriate, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, or recommending changes to established plans.
Develop and maintain the departmental structure, operating procedures, and core staffing needed to meet service demands.
Establish or staff intra- and interdepartmental committees related to Annual Operating Plan objectives.
Establish and monitor departmental operating performance standards.
Communicate timely and effectively with department staff and collaborate with organizational leaders.
Identify and correct systems, care, and service delivery problems affecting patient, staff, or customer satisfaction, or recommend action to the appropriate party.
Ensure organizational areas receive adequate advice, assistance, and service relating to patient care.
Evaluate, develop, and maintain departmental performance improvement standards and measures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including Joint Commission requirements.
Identify actual and potential safety risks, determine underlying causes, and implement improvements to reduce risk.
Ensure employees understand job expectations, receive performance feedback, and know how to improve.
Supervise department management staff and others, establish performance standards, appraise performance, and provide direction.
Ensure department employees possess or are developing the knowledge and skills needed to perform their work.
Monitor departmental objectives and take corrective action when appropriate.
Develop service improvements, management systems, and expense-control programs to achieve financial objectives.
Participate in nursing leadership meetings and professional practice work, and ensure staff participation.
Develop nursing department and unit goals aligned with the Annual Operating Plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.