Nursing Manager of Emergency Department

Southern Regional Medical Center • Riverdale, GA

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About The Position

The Emergency Department Nursing Manager oversees the daily operations of the Emergency Services Department, ensuring safe patient flow, appropriate staffing, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. The manager supports and develops nursing staff and collaborates with physicians and other teams to deliver efficient, high-quality emergency care. The role also monitors performance metrics, manages resources, and leads initiatives to improve patient outcomes and department readiness.

Requirements

• Current, valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• PALS upon hire and maintained as current.
• ACLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
• At least three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical or acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for hires after 1/11/2021.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Emergency Department operations, including patient flow, staffing coverage, and overall efficiency.
• Supervise, support, and develop emergency nursing staff through coaching, scheduling, performance reviews, and competency assessments.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission and state requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians, charge nurses, and other departments during high-volume periods, trauma activations, codes, and other emergencies.
• Monitor quality metrics such as wait times, left-without-being-seen rates, patient satisfaction scores, and clinical outcomes to drive improvement.
• Manage budgets, supplies, and department resources to maintain safe, cost-effective operations.
• Lead or participate in training, onboarding, continuing education, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Support patient safety by reinforcing best practices for triage, documentation, medication administration, and emergency protocols.

What This Job Offers

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