Nurse Manager (RN), Free-Standing ER/ED @ Sweetwater

UHS•North Augusta, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager oversees effective unit operations at the Sweetwater Free-Standing Emergency Department, mentoring and directly supervising staff while supporting professional growth, learning, and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with the quality department and hospital leaders to design and lead performance-improvement activities that enhance care delivery and organizational efficiency. The Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for operational effectiveness and plans and executes operational and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of the Emergency Department and the CNO. The role ensures clinical practice is evidence-based and aligned with physician partners’ goals, while promoting a positive working environment and a culture of safety for staff and patients. Travel to the main hospital for meetings and off-site events is required as needed.

Requirements

BSN required.
At least five years of nursing experience in an ER setting.
Previous leadership experience.
Knowledge of human resource management, program development, and fiscal management.
Familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Current South Carolina RN license or equivalent compact license.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Free-standing emergency department experience preferred.
Management experience in a free-standing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective operations of the Sweetwater Free-Standing ED/ER unit.
Mentor and directly supervise unit staff.
Promote professional growth, learning, and continuous staff development.
Collaborate with the quality department and hospital leaders to redesign and lead performance-improvement activities.
Maintain 24-hour accountability for operational effectiveness.
Plan and execute operational and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of the Emergency Department and the CNO.
Ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligned with physician partners’ goals.
Promote a positive work environment and a culture of safety for nursing staff and patients.
Travel to the main hospital for meetings and off-site events as needed.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses for select positions.
Unlimited employee referral bonus program.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
Tuition and certification reimbursement after six months.
Employee recognition program.
Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities.
SoFi student loan refinancing program.
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.