Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
About The Position
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is hiring a high‑performing Nurse leader for our 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. 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 This position is eligible for an enhanced sign on and relocation bonus for the Emergency Department.
Requirements
- Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- Education: BSN required, MSN preferred.
- Experience: Direct ED and Critical Care experience preferred.
- Previous Charge nurse or leadership experienced preferred.
- BLS & ACLS 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
- 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
