Registered Nurse (RN) – Assistant Manager – Emergency Department

Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team as an Assistant Nurse Manager. This full-time, evening position (4 days/week, 10-hour shifts) offers a competitive salary range of $128,602 - $168,922.

About the Role:

Working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care that meets hospital and regulatory standards. This includes:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Serving as a role model, coach, mentor, and resource for staff.
• Operational Management: Developing and managing departmental goals, budgets (including FTE component), and staffing schedules. Maintaining 24-hour responsibility for nursing care provided.
• Collaboration & Communication: Working closely with physicians and the healthcare team to optimize patient care. Facilitating effective communication within the department and across the hospital.
• Quality Improvement: Participating in performance improvement initiatives, developing evidence-based standards of care, and ensuring a safe patient and employee environment.
• Compliance & Education: Ensuring staff compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and competency standards.
• Patient Experience: Championing service excellence and fostering a positive patient care environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with hospital strategic plans.
• Manage the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Create and manage departmental budgets (operating and capital).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards.
• Oversee staff orientation, training, and competency assessments.
• Provide hospital supervision as needed.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and communicate effectively with the team.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and develop evidence-based standards of care.
• Foster a culture of shared governance and support Magnet initiatives.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current NY State RN License.
• BSN required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) preferred, required for certain roles within the department.
• Specialty certification or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred, required within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
• Previous management/leadership experience preferred.