Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Wilmington Hospital

Overview

A Wilmington landmark since 1890, fully modernized Wilmington Hospital serves as Christiana Care’s corporate headquarters and provides high-quality care in the heart of Wilmington. This 321-bed, 622,100-square-foot facility currently houses the Wilmington Emergency Department and helipad with aero-medical transport capabilities. The Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center and a participating trauma hospital in the Delaware Trauma System.

We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Wilmington Emergency Department to support the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care for all patients and families associated with this patient care unit. Shared 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operations with the Nurse Manager.

• Step onto the leadership tract!

• Competitive pay, robust healthcare benefits (medical, dental, & eyecare) effective day one. 403b with defined contribution, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

• Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital four times!

• You will have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of people in our community.

• Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high-quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area.

• Share 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity.

• Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel: assesses proficiency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs, evaluates staff performance, and counsels staff members when performance issues are identified.

• Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions. Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support staff development and the strategic goals of Christiana Care Health System.

• Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.

• Directs, mentors and supports all levels of staff on the floor.

• Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.

• Analyzes administrative and operational functions and implements appropriate changes and system-wide improvements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s required within 5 years.

• RN required. Emergency Department experience required.

• 5 years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience.

• Current Specialty Board Certification required.

This full-time position offers an 8- or 10-hour daily schedule with predominantly overnight shifts; day and evening hours may be required based on department needs. There is an on-call requirement every 4th weekend. Annual compensation range: $ – $. The offered salary depends on individual factors including skills, experience, and qualifications related to the job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. Its staff reflects the community it serves and it considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.