ER Nurse Manager_Night Shift

Nurse Manager – Emergency Department

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead the daily operations of a fast-paced Emergency Department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while overseeing clinical operations, staff development, resource management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven nursing leader with a strong background in emergency services, proven leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Emergency Department.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.
• Supervise, coordinate, and facilitate clinical care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor departmental performance and implement strategies to improve patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain high-quality nursing staff.
• Foster a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate staff performance while promoting clinical excellence.
• Support ongoing education, competency validation, and evidence-based nursing practices.

Operational & Financial Management

• Collaborate with nursing leadership on strategic planning, departmental initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Manage staffing resources to ensure appropriate coverage and productivity.
• Utilize clinical, operational, financial, and human resource data to support informed decision-making.
• Participate in achieving departmental and organizational goals.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
• Promote quality improvement initiatives and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical operations.
• Support patient safety initiatives and monitor key performance indicators.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Equivalent education may be considered (Associate Degree in Nursing with an MSN or Bachelor's degree in another field with an MSN)

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice
• Compact (eNLC) license accepted where applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of recent nursing experience
• At least 2 years of hospital-based clinical experience in an Emergency Department or closely related specialty
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Experience managing Emergency Department operations, staffing, quality initiatives, and budget performance.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Experience driving quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting staff development and operational excellence

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