Manager RN Acute Care I - Emergency Room

Kettering Health•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Manager RN Acute Care I leads and coordinates nursing operations in an acute care setting, combining clinical expertise with operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and staff development to support safe, high-quality patient care, optimal patient outcomes, and efficient department functioning. The manager leads and develops nursing staff, fosters teamwork and a positive work environment, communicates organizational vision and goals, and aligns team efforts with department and system priorities. The role uses critical thinking and data-driven decision-making to address operational challenges and improve patient care outcomes, promotes staff engagement and accountability through coaching, feedback, and recognition, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while proactively addressing risks to patient and staff safety. Nursing competencies are based on ACHC standards or department-specific needs and specialties. For KTS-focused positions, employees maintain designation to work under medical protocol within their scope of practice, demonstrate working knowledge of medical techniques and application, maintain applicable resuscitation certification, and practice proper infection prevention and consistent hand hygiene. 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, to be obtained 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, and practice infection prevention and consistent hand hygiene.

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) 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.
Provide operational oversight and ensure regulatory compliance.
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.
For KTS-focused positions, maintain designation to work under medical protocol within scope of practice, demonstrate knowledge of medical techniques and application, maintain applicable resuscitation certification, and follow infection-prevention and hand-hygiene practices.
Perform other duties as assigned and carry out responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health’s mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.