Emergency Department Nurse Manager RN

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse Manager (RN) to provide evening‑shift leadership within a high‑volume, trauma‑capable emergency department in Independence, Missouri
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This role is responsible for clinical, operational, and people leadership across the Emergency Department during peak evening hours. The Nurse Manager serves as a hands‑on leader and clinical resource, ensuring high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and operational efficiency.

This position is well‑suited for an experienced ED Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager ready to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity emergency environment.

• Provide leadership and oversight of Emergency Department operations during evening hours
• Ensure safe, efficient, and patient‑centered emergency care delivery
• Monitor patient flow, throughput, staffing, and resource utilization
• Serve as a clinical role model and escalation resource for the ED team

• Lead and support multidisciplinary ED staff, including nurses, paramedics, technicians, and support personnel
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and corrective action as needed
• Promote engagement, accountability, and professional development within the department

• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives
• Support staff education, competency validation, and ongoing training

• Assist with budget awareness, staffing productivity, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate department operations with hospital leadership and ancillary departments
• Support communication and alignment between frontline staff and leadership

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact eligible)
• 2+ years of recent Emergency Department experience

ED Charge Nurse experience considered; prior manager experience preferred

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to lead in a fast‑paced environment

• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 90 days of hire

• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

• Competitive hourly leadership pay
• $25,000 sign‑on bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid family leave programs
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Employee wellness and financial wellbeing programs

• ED Charge Nurses ready to transition into formal management
• Emergency Department Nurse Managers seeking an evening leadership role
• Emergency nursing leaders who thrive in high‑volume, trauma‑capable settings

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