Duke University
Private research university in Durham, NC
Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Full-TimeUpdated on 9/16/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Raleigh, NC, USA
In Person
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
- A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required.
- Emergency Department experience is required.
- Applicants must meet all requirements of the DUHS Career Ladder Program for level IV.
- Current or compact registered nurse licensure in North Carolina is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training must be obtained within three months of hire.
- Knowledge of the scope of practice of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed staff is required.
- Knowledge and appropriate application of the nursing process is required.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and procedures is required.
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families is required.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team members, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others is required.
- Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care is required.
- Competence in Basic Life Support and other specialized life-support requirements designated by the work area is required.
- Ability to document assessments, plans of care, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of patient status is required.
- Ability to use computers and learn new software programs is required.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking is required.
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients is required.
- Working knowledge of infection-control procedures and safety precautions is required.
- Working knowledge and completion of The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the nurse manager with leadership, staffing, patient flow, quality, and daily unit operations.
- Plan and provide advanced or specialized nursing care for patients in accordance with the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program and North Carolina Board of Nursing guidelines.
- Provide local-level leadership in administration, education, informatics, and quality.
- Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
- Collaborate on and provide leadership in developing standards of care, patient and family education, and staff education for specific populations.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide leadership in delivering patient care.
- Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, and other health-related projects.
- Evaluate, direct, and guide the selection, use, care, and control of material resources.
- Appraise the quality and effectiveness of materials and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments on vendor selection and performance feedback.
- Guide the professional growth of others through role modeling, coaching, and mentoring.
- Design orientation modules and serve as the primary preceptor for senior nursing students when required.
- Provide leadership for departmental, organizational, community, or regional and national initiatives focused on improving quality of care and developing staff.
- Conduct performance reviews.
- Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations, and related activities.
- Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance with practice and regulatory standards.
- Influence recruitment and staff development.
- Plan and deliver in-house education sessions or collaborate with subject-matter experts.
- Assess staff educational needs and partner with clinical nurse educators and clinical nurse specialists to address them.
- Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
- Communicate technology adoption and changes to staff, facilitate service tickets, troubleshoot efficiency concerns, and provide unit training and technology support.
- Facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.
- Analyze patient-care data with subject-matter experts to identify trends and improvement areas.
- Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
- Provide nursing staff with guidance and support regarding quality assurance and best practices.
- Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop methodologies and technologies that enhance patient care.
- Lead change by seeking creative solutions to improve quality and efficiency in patient care delivery.
About the company
Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.
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