Manager RN Acute Care I - Emergency Room

Kettering Health Network•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Manager RN Acute Care I leads and coordinates nursing operations within an acute care setting, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. The role combines clinical expertise with operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and staff development to support optimal patient outcomes and efficient department functioning. The position is based in the Emergency Room at Kettering Health Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, and is listed as full-time, first shift. The manager leads and develops nursing staff, fosters teamwork, and creates a positive work environment. The role communicates organizational vision and goals, uses critical thinking and data-driven decision-making to address operational challenges, supports staff engagement and professional growth, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while proactively addressing risks to patient and staff safety. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required before assuming patient care responsibilities.
Demonstrated clinical nursing expertise in acute care.
Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
Strong leadership, team-building, and staff development skills.
Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple responsibilities.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and standard office software.
Nursing competencies based on ACHC standards or department-specific needs and specialties.
For KTS-focused positions: maintain designation to work under medical protocol within scope of practice; demonstrate working knowledge of medical techniques and application; maintain applicable resuscitation certification; practice proper infection prevention behaviors; and demonstrate consistent hand hygiene practices.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a nursing leadership or management role.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) certification or similar leadership certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate nursing operations in an acute care setting.
Support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and optimal patient outcomes.
Oversee operational functions, regulatory compliance, and staff development to support efficient department operations.
Lead and develop nursing staff, foster teamwork, and create a positive work environment.
Communicate organizational vision and goals and align team efforts with department and system priorities.
Use critical thinking and data-driven decision-making to address operational challenges and improve patient care outcomes.
Promote staff engagement, professional growth, and accountability through coaching, feedback, and recognition.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and proactively address risks to patient and staff safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Carry out job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.