Nursing Manager of Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • 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 includes monitoring performance metrics, managing department resources, and leading initiatives to improve patient outcomes and department readiness.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained current.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• PALS upon hire and maintained current.
• ACLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained 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 Emergency Department operations, including patient flow, staffing coverage, and overall efficiency.
• Supervise, support, and develop ER 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 care 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.
• Reinforce best practices for triage, documentation, medication administration, and emergency protocols to support patient safety.

What This Job Offers

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