Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Room

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Salaried position

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Connecticut seeks an experienced Emergency Department RN to step into leadership as Assistant Nurse Manager (Senior Clinical Advisor). You will partner with the Nurse Manager to oversee daily ED operations, mentor staff, and drive excellent patient outcomes in a Level I Trauma Center.

The role is Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM with weekends as needed, salaried with full benefits, and opportunities for career growth within Trinity Health Collaborative.

Qualifications

• BSN required and CT RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Experience caring for high-acuity emergency patients.
• Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager in leading daily Emergency Department operations.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to charge nurses and clinical staff.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, and resource management.
• Promote quality, safety, accountability, and professional development.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Drive clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as the primary nursing leadership presence during weekend evening operations.

Skills

Emergency Department leadership

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Staff mentoring

Staff engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Connecticut RN license

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Lead Emergency Care at a Level I Trauma Center Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready to take the next step into nursing leadership. As an Assistant Nurse Manager (Senior Clinical Advisor), you will partner with the Nurse Manager to lead clinical operations, support frontline nursing staff, and drive exceptional patient outcomes in our fast-paced Emergency Department. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced ER nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Leader, or emerging Nurse Manager looking to grow their leadership career within one of Connecticut's leading healthcare organizations and a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.

Why Join Saint Francis?

• Leadership role within a Level I Trauma Center schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM (Weekends as needed)
• Salaried position with full benefits
• Career advancement opportunities within Trinity Health Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on excellence and patient-centered care

What You'll Do

• Support the Nurse Manager in leading daily Emergency Department operations.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to charge nurses and clinical staff.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, and resource management.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and professional development.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Drive clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as the primary nursing leadership presence during weekend evening operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Experience caring for high-acuity emergency patients
• Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
• Previous leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Team Lead, Preceptor, or Supervisor
• BLS/CPR certification
• ACLS certificationTNCC certification
• Specialty certifications encouraged and supported

Compensation:

$91,624 – $146,640 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Founded in 1897, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a 617-bed teaching hospital and a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. As a leading Level I Trauma Center, Saint Francis is committed to delivering world-class patient care while fostering professional growth and leadership development for its colleagues.

Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, ER Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Leader, Trauma Nurse, Level I Trauma Center, Nursing Leadership, Registered Nurse, Emergency Services, Healthcare Management.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.