Nurse Manager Emergency Department
About The Position
The Nurse Manager is responsible for comprehensive administration of patient care services for the Emergency Department at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. The role shapes and interprets the philosophy and definition of nursing in relation to short- and long-term planning, program and staff development, resource and budget management, staffing, performance improvement, and healthcare system utilization. Working within the framework for professional nursing practice, the Nurse Manager supports and assists the Director of Nursing for Emergency Services. The position has 24-hour accountability for managing human, material, and financial resources to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of patient services across the continuum in a defined area. This is accomplished through direct action, delegation, coaching, and support of unit-based shared governance councils. The Emergency Department provides care for people of all ages with medical, surgical, and behavioral health needs. The 35-bed unit includes a FastTrack area, Crisis Intervention for acute behavioral health emergencies, and specialized critical care resuscitation rooms. Its multidisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and ancillary support staff, who work together to provide safe, efficient, professional, compassionate care.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of nursing.
- Three years of recent acute care experience.
- Two years of progressive management or leadership experience.
- Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- BSN, MSN, or a master’s degree in a related field.
- TNCC certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer patient care services for the Emergency Department.
- Shape and interpret nursing philosophy in relation to short- and long-term planning.
- Lead program and staff development.
- Manage resources, budgets, and staffing.
- Oversee performance improvement and healthcare system utilization.
- Manage human, material, and financial resources to ensure quality, cost-effective patient services.
- Use direct action, delegation, coaching, and support of unit-based shared governance councils.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
