Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Department

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to coordinate patient care, lead staff, and optimize department operations in a high-volume setting.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, performance reviews, and compliance while maintaining safety and quality care. RN licensure required; BSN preferred, with 2-5 years of nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities for managing clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and coordination across departments.
• Proven organizational skills for scheduling, budgeting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops staff to meet operational objectives.
• Participates in staffing, budgeting, and responding to business changes to meet financial targets.
• Ensures delivery of patient care aligned with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans, documenting appropriately.
• Creates collaborative care plans based on patient assessments.
• Monitors staff productivity, manages scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Supports staff discipline, coaching, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff development

Education

BSN in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves coordinating patient care, managing personnel, maintaining and purchasing equipment, and overseeing departmental operations within a high-volume, state-of-the-art emergency department. The role requires leading staff, ensuring quality patient care, and supporting departmental goals.

Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops staff to meet operational objectives.
• Participates in staffing, budgeting, and responding to business changes to meet financial targets.
• Ensures delivery of patient care aligned with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans, documenting appropriately.
• Creates collaborative care plans based on patient assessments.
• Monitors staff productivity, manages scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Supports staff discipline, coaching, and professional development.
• Maintains safety standards and ensures compliance with policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and active RN licensure.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong team leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Attributes: Ability to manage diverse teams in a fast-paced, critical environment, with a focus on safety, quality care, and operational efficiency.