Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department (RN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse) for the Emergency Department

• Focus: Clinical leadership and supervision support for 24/7 nursing operations

Description

Serve as a clinical expert and support the Nurse Manager with supervision and accountability for the 24/7 operation of assigned emergency unit(s). Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care using age-specific components and coordinate care focused on patient education and self-management. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement innovative, evidence-based process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and 24/7 unit operations accountability

• Provide coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed

• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, and development

• Provide input into individual staff performance evaluations and complete performance evaluations with Nurse Manager guidance

• Serve as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor for the team

• Improve care outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and implementing evidence-based programs/processes

• Engage in professional organizations to support leadership and career growth

• Make ethical, accountable decisions at personal and organizational/staff levels

• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promote accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes

• Build trust across the care continuum using active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence

• Contribute to development of care delivery models and environmental design for evidence-based, accessible, affordable, equitable care

• Ensure compliance with accreditation/regulatory standards, directives, policies, and SOPs

• Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes and participate in strategy planning and execution

• Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity

Requirements

• English proficiency (written and spoken)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or eligible equivalent/bridge pathway with required RN licensure

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license

• U.S. citizenship (or non-citizen appointment only when permitted)

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Background/security investigation

• Online onboarding and acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements (REAL ID compliant after May 7, 2025)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation requirement

• May be required to complete a probationary period

• Flexibility in schedule/assignments for a 24/7 hospital

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards

• Paid time off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with employer contributions up to 5%

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (portable into retirement)

Licensure

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory