Nurse Manager - Pediatric Emergency

UHS•Washington, DC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system establishes a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes trauma care with a helipad for emergency transport, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, a NICU, Intensive care, Medical/Surgical care, Telemetry care, and a soon-to-be open ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse Manager Our ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The Pediatric Emergency Nurse Manager is responsible for managing daily clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and performance improvement initiatives. This leader collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in pediatric emergency services while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
DC RN License required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of Pediatric Emergency or Emergency Department nursing experience.
Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of pediatric emergency standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement practices.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput.
Leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff through performance management, education, and mentorship.
Ensures delivery of age-appropriate, evidence-based emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Monitors patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
Partners with physicians and leadership to improve patient experience, outcomes, and departmental performance.
Manages scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental budgets.
Coordinates hiring, onboarding, retention, and staff engagement initiatives.
Responds to escalated patient, family, or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Supports emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and departmental readiness plans.
Leads quality improvement projects and drives a culture of continuous improvement.