Nursing Manager - Emergency Department

Position Objective:

Directs overall operational functions for assigned areas.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sets priorities for data collection for identified performance improvement programs that are related to the organization’s goals and priorities. Projects volumes, needs, and clinical services on an annual basis, justifying variances and initiating corrective actions to adjust variances accordingly.
2. Functions as an expert in the management of patient care in the clinical area.
3. Facilitates and participates in ongoing teams designed to plan, communicate, implement, and evaluate optimal patient care delivery systems.
4. Ensures that effective ongoing communication and information sharing occur at the interdepartmental and intradepartmental levels.
5. Develops annual staff development goals for the assigned area, performs routine staff appraisals, and consults on disciplinary actions to address professional growth in accordance with hospital standards. Directs the ongoing activities of personnel related to skills competency targets and adherence to staffing policies to ensure the efficient use of resources.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Master’s degree in Nursing or another related field preferred.
• Five years of relevant clinical experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience, preferred.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland; or
• Current and active RN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state with multistate privilege, valid for practice in Maryland.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required based on specialty.
• American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR certification.
• Certification in a specialty field required within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position. Your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range 120000 - 142000 USD