Nurse Manager Emergency Services

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This position is eligible for an in-state or out-of-state relocation bonus. Pay range: $147,638 - $228,841 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Nurse Manager - Emergency Services - Critical Access Hospital (CAH) REPORTS TO POSITION: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services DATE LAST REVIEWED: October 2025 OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Emergency Department is comprised of a multidisciplinary team who provides 24/7 specialized care to patients during emergency visits from admission through discharge. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Nurse Manager of Emergency Department is responsible for the direction of patient care activities in the Emergency Department, including the management of the Trauma Program. This position manages operational planning, budgeting, staffing, performance, and operation of the department in conjunction with the CNO as well as performance and annual review of direct reports. The Nurse Manager consults with staff, physicians and administrative members on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. This position directly manages the assigned caregivers such as RN's. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Oversees the operations of assigned departments to ensure smooth and efficient department operations and that resources are available for assigned departments and teams during operational hours. Collaborates with other staff members to facilitate provision of patient care. Ensures adequate departmental staffing to provide safe patient care through review of appropriate data, partnering in the development and maintenance of master schedules. Acts as the department liaison to other hospital departments and outside entities. Responsible for resource management ensuring appropriate and sufficient equipment and supplies are available. Manages staffing and scheduling (control of master schedule; ETO & LOA approval; light duty scheduling) - delegates related clerical functions to admin assistant and/or other applicable staff. Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for staff with problem-solving on patient care, staffing, processes, and family issues. Serves as representative for all customers. Maintains ongoing communication with staff, department leadership, and others to ensure needs are being met for staff and patients. Engages medical staff to obtain input on the operation of the department and key decisions. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, guests and other hospital departments Role models two-way communication of the SCHS mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the department (staff meetings, rounds, etc.). Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements. Aligns and manages to St. Charles Health System metrics and quality initiatives. Oversees trending of quality and financial indicators including LOS. Facilitates department meetings and shared governance/leadership efforts. Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control. Manages operations within the budget. Provides productivity oversight and review. Works with leadership to achieve productivity standards. Controls and maintains position control including the addition and deletion of positions related to budget and human resource needs. Hires, directs, coaches, and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performance team that meets organizational and department goals. Responsible for performance and annual review of direct reports. Complies with Human Resource processes and controls. Monitors and ensure all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements. Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals Provides and oversees the team's delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate Assists with quality, safety, customer service and regulatory compliance oversight: SAS - Receipt, assignment, tracking and trending, delegation. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Oversees staff documentation for patient care to ensure proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies Directs, oversees, and provides for leadership development of staff. Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects. Collaborates wi

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