Nurse Manager RN Freestanding ER Portland

HCA Healthcare•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Manager oversees the overall daily function and staffing of the unit or department to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The role monitors and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes, and supports facility objectives. The manager leads nursing practice and unit operations, promotes evidence-based care and patient safety, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and supports efficient admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary coordination. The role also develops staff, supports employee engagement and retention, addresses staff concerns, and works to improve patient experience and satisfaction. This position is with Corpus Christi Medical Center and supports its Northshore Emergency Center, a 24-hour freestanding emergency department in Portland, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of experience in an emergency room setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily function and staffing of the unit or department.
Operationalize evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
Ensure adherence to standards of care and reduce variation in clinical practice.
Promote accountability and transparency in care delivery.
Support internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to applicable standards.
Manage admissions and discharges to support efficient throughput and patient-centered care.
Facilitate interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments.
Assign staff with appropriate clinical competencies to meet patient care needs.
Monitor and evaluate nursing care to ensure patient and family needs are assessed and met.
Lead efforts to improve the patient experience, including service recovery when needed.
Review feedback and benchmark performance to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and other leaders to promote teamwork and better outcomes.
Implement evidence-based employee engagement practices.
Identify employee development and training needs and provide coaching, feedback, and training.
Attract, develop, engage, and retain talent, ensuring staff skills align with business needs.
Resolve or appropriately channel employee grievances, disputes, and concerns.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, with some services available at no cost or for a low copay.
Free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence through the Time Away From Work Program.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.