Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
About The Position
Shape the future of emergency care—one shift, one team, one patient at a time! How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager to lead our fast‑paced and high‑performing Emergency Department. The Nurse Manager will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical guidance to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and high‑quality emergency care. This role is ideal for a collaborative, service‑driven nurse leader who thrives in a challenging environment and is passionate about supporting both patients and staff. This position is eligible for an enhanced sign on and relocation bonus for the Emergency Department. Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
Requirements
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- Associate's degree in nursing, BSN preferred.
- Direct ED and Critical Care experience preferred.
- BLS required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring optimal staffing, patient flow, and departmental efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff through coaching, development planning, competency oversight, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate patient care.
- Monitor and improve quality, safety, and service excellence outcomes; lead and support process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Manage scheduling, payroll, budget considerations, and resource utilization for the department.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and inclusive team culture focused on clinical excellence, patient experience, and staff engagement.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning and maintain readiness for high‑acuity patient surges.
- Maintain clinical expertise and provide patient care support when needed.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- enhanced sign on and relocation bonus for the Emergency Department
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
