Nursing Manager - Emergency Department (ED) - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

The Nursing Manager for the Emergency Department at Fairfield Hospital assumes 24-hour responsibility for supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. The manager collaborates with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives based on clinical data analysis, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of excellence. The role is accountable for achieving targeted unit-level KPIs and outcomes.

The manager provides daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the health care team; serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource; and fosters an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to patient outcomes and professional growth. The role also models cultural and safety behaviors, applies high-reliability principles, meets department productivity targets, implements strategic initiatives, and supports the organization’s mission and vision. Nurses are expected to practice in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-state license.
• At least 3 years of experience as a professional nurse, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Skills and abilities include collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, relationship building, situational leadership, stakeholder engagement, high-reliability concepts, evidence-based practice, clinical outcomes, performance and quality improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, change management, mentoring, data analysis, budget and financial management, human resources, staffing, strategic planning, workforce development, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing, Master’s in Health Administration, or a related field.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification; must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification.
• National Board Certification Specialty.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in an appropriate specialty area.
• Prior management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas, with 24-hour responsibility.
• Collaborate with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives based on clinical data and improve patient outcomes.
• Achieve targeted KPIs and identified outcomes at the unit level.
• Provide daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the health care team.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.
• Model core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high-reliability principles.
• Meet productivity targets for the assigned department.
• Implement strategic initiatives.
• Support the mission and vision of the organization and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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