ED Manager​/Trauma Nurse Coordinator

225 S Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071, USA

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Purpose & Position Overview

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate the WCHS Mission, Vision and Values ; respectful of Tribal beliefs, culture and traditions.
• Provide direct supervision and oversight of n ur sing staff and s upport s taff within the hospital Emergency Department .
• Oversee Trauma Level 4 Designation Program.
• Oversee Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program.
• Ensure nursing staff completes a comprehensive orientation to obtain in-depth knowledge of medical equipment located in th
• Emergency Department; also ensure the nurses are thoroughly and adequately trained , possess core competencies and demonstrate proficiency in using the equipment to ensure appropriate care for patients .
• Oversee implementation of an effective, continual program to measure, analyze and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment and services essential to patient care .
• Encourages staff development by advising and coordinating continuing education to maintain and increase nursing skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ) as it relates to services provided by the facility.
• Ensure nursing staff documents health records accurately and in a timely manner .
• Ensure all nursing staff administer medication in accordance with the physician’s orders and complies with medication guidelines.
• Develop , rev iew, and approve all E mergency policies and procedures, to include nursing standards of care, treatment and nursing practices to align with current evidence-based practice s .
• Communicates and participates in the multidisciplinary quality improvement program and de velop s appropriate emergency department performance i mprovement metrics .
• Follow and adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Work with the quality team to develop and maintain quality improvement metrics to enhance facility operations and patient care.
• Schedule departmental meetings with nursing staff .
• Prepare and analyz e statistical reports in an effort to improve patient a ccess to care .
• Create, d evelop , and assign the nursing staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage of the Emergency at all times .
• Prepare and review position descriptions for department s when necessary and as needed.
• Monitor nursing compliance with mandatory training s .
• Ensure all nursing staff licensure and certifications are current .
• Ensure information requested for patient grievances is completed within designated time frames .
• Review and approve timecards timely for scheduled payrolls
• Assist in the hiring process of new staff , c omplete annual performance appraisals, provide guidance when necessary, and recognize staff for a job well done; encourage feedback promote teambuilding to support each other and the organizations vision, mission, and values.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual departmental budgets.
• Other duties as assigned .
• Establish good working relationships with all departments within the facility .
• Ability to make decisions in matters of significance .

Required Qualifications /

Skills:

• Currently licensed as a r egistered n urse in the State of Nebraska or possesses a multi-state licensure in a nurse licensure compact state.
• Minimum of associate's degree in nursing required ;
  Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an Emergency Room setting.
• Preferred 3-4 years of leadership experience in an Emergency Department or another area in the healthcare field .
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required .
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS ) and Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) required within first year of employment.
• TNCC preferred ; training provided.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) preferred; training provided.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to effectively read , writ e , and perform needed calculati ons
• Above average soci al skills and the ability to interact with all age groups
• Ability to reason and analyze when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision

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