Nurse Manager - Emergency Department (ED) - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

23h

About The Position

The Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department at Anderson Hospital assumes 24-hour responsibility for supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. The role collaborates with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives based on clinical data, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence. The manager is accountable for achieving targeted KPIs and identified unit-level outcomes.

The position provides daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the health care team; serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource; and fosters professional growth and interdisciplinary contributions to patient outcomes. The manager models cultural and safety behaviors to prevent harm and implement high-reliability principles, meets department productivity targets, implements strategic initiatives, and supports the organization’s mission and vision. BSMH nurses are expected to practice in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current RN license in the state of practice or under a compact license are required. At least three years of professional nursing experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities is required. A master’s degree in nursing, health administration, or a related field is preferred, as are specialty-area experience, management or supervisory experience, and the listed certifications. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or a compact license covering that state.
• At least 3 years of professional nursing experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
• Skills and abilities include collaborative relationship building; collaboration with physicians and medical staff; community involvement; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; diversity awareness; consensus building and group facilitation; leadership and behavior management; stakeholder engagement; high-reliability concepts; care delivery models; clinical outcomes; education and developmental practices; evidence-based practice; hospital policies and procedures; nursing best practices and research; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards; risk management and patient safety; change management; mentoring and succession planning; advocacy and accountability; ethical principles and corporate compliance; data analysis; budget and financial management; operational objective setting; customer service; human resources management; information management and technology; SWOT and gap analysis; staffing; strategic planning; workforce development; and working in union environments.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing, Master’s in Health Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in the appropriate specialty area.
• Prior management or supervisory experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire, with certification required before entering a patient care setting.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification.
• National Board Certification in a specialty.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas, with 24-hour responsibility.
• Collaborate with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives using clinical data to improve patient outcomes.
• Achieve targeted KPIs and identified outcomes at the unit level.
• Provide daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the health care team.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Foster professional growth and an environment where interdisciplinary team members contribute to optimal patient outcomes.
• Model core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high-reliability principles.
• Meet productivity targets for the assigned department.
• Implement strategic initiatives.
• Support the mission and vision of the organization and practice according to the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager