Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to coordinate patient care, supervise nursing staff, and oversee operations in a busy emergency department. The ideal candidate holds a BSN, current RN licensure, and at least 2 years of RN experience with supervisory responsibilities.

You will lead staffing, training, budgeting, and ensure safe, compliant patient care. We offer a fast-paced environment, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative leadership

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Current RN licensure.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience; supervisory experience 5–10 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and oversee departmental operations in a high-volume ED.
• Hire, train, assign work, and evaluate staff performance.
• Develop collaborative care plans and ensure documentation compliance.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Provide and supervise patient care based on assessments and care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical expertise

Urgent setting adaptability

Education

BSN

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves coordinating patient care, managing personnel, maintaining and purchasing equipment, and overseeing departmental operations in a high-volume emergency department.

Responsibilities include

• Hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and supporting professional development of staff.
• Participating in departmental staffing, budget development, and ensuring adherence to financial goals.
• Providing and supervising patient care based on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans, ensuring documentation compliance.
• Developing collaborative care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Managing staff productivity, conducting performance reviews, and handling disciplinary actions.
• Ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current RN licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience; preferred experience includes 5-10 years with some supervisory experience.

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership, team management, clinical expertise, and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, urgent setting.