Nurse Manager of Acute & ER
About The Position
The Manager of Acute & Emergency Departments is a key nursing leadership role responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Nursing services at Holton Community Hospital, a rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This position provides operational, clinical, and administrative oversight for emergency, inpatient acute, outpatient, and swing bed nursing services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that is compliant with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements. This manager serves as an integral member of the acute nursing leadership team, working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Med/Surg leadership, physicians, EMS, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient flow, continuity of care, staff development, and operational excellence. The role also serves as the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Registrar, maintaining the hospital’s Level IV Trauma designation and ensuring compliance with EMTALA, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing or valid multistate compact license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- At least one (1) year of nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Overall management, coordination, and performance of the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Nursing services.
- Operational, clinical, and administrative oversight for emergency, inpatient acute, outpatient, and swing bed nursing services.
- Ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that is compliant with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Serving as an integral member of the acute nursing leadership team, working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Med/Surg leadership, physicians, EMS, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient flow, continuity of care, staff development, and operational excellence.
- Serving as the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Registrar, maintaining the hospital’s Level IV Trauma designation and ensuring compliance with EMTALA, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Health Savings Accounts, with Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical & Dependent Care
- Supplemental Coverages including Short Term & Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Cancer
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-home life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
