Emergency Department Assistant Manager

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska seeks an Assistant Manager for the Emergency Department to oversee day-to-day operations, staff scheduling, and training, reporting to the Nurse Manager. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and leadership across DEPARTMENT operations in a high-quality care environment.

40 hours per week, Mon–Fri 8a–5p, with a requirement for nursing leadership experience, Nebraska RN license, and BLS/PALS/ACLS. Masters preferred. Join a team recognized as a top employer in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program is required.
• Licensed RN in Nebraska or eligible compact state.
• Graduate from accredited school of nursing is required; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the team overseeing departmental functions to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Lead departmental performance improvement initiatives and collaborate with leadership across departments to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform essential nursing functions.
• Develop and comply with safety activities, policies and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Monitor adherence to policy and procedures to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Provide education and correction to staff as necessary.
• Create and oversee departmental staffing.
• Contribute to professional growth of all team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager Emergency Dept works closely with the Emergency Department Nurse Manager and manages the day-to-day operations of the department ensuring all team members are performing their duties effectively and efficiently. Responsible for managing staff schedules, providing training and mentorship, and ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Hours/Schedule

40 / Mon - Fri 8a - 5p

Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Masters preferred.

License/Certification

Registered Nursing licensed in the State of Nebraska or eligible compact state required. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Preferred: Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN), Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and/or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).

Experience

2+ years clinical experience and 1+ year leadership experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires knowledge of current professional nursing concepts & principles
• Demonstration of leadership, clinical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others

Essential Job Functions

• Provides day to day leadership to the team overseeing departmental functions to maintain efficiency and safety
• Key member in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform essential nursing functions
• Develop and comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission
• Collaborate with leadership across other departments to enhance patient care
• Monitor adherence to policy and procedures to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Provides education and correction to staff as necessary
• Create and oversee departmental staffing
• Contributes to professional growth of all team members
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. Routinely recognized as one of Omaha's top employers, OrthoNebraska is all about people. Our approach is grounded in collaboration. This means the physician, care team, support staff, patient, and caregivers work together to get patients back to what they love. Join the OrthoNebraska team, and work in a place where your ideas are celebrated and you have room to make your career journey your own.