Emergency Department Nurse Leader

Christiana Care Health Services; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Cecil County seeks an experienced Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department. This role leads nursing practice and operations in a 27-bed ED, ensuring 24-hour accountability for patient care quality and safety.

You will drive staffing, governance, and performance improvement initiatives, coordinating with clinical and administrative teams to deliver efficient, high-quality emergency services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Completed BSN and Master's degree or alternative Bachelor's + MSN.
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty required; Nurse Executive certification preferred.
• Five years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience.
• BLS required. ACLS, PALS & NIHSS strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Identifies leadership priorities and delegates accordingly.
• Leads relationship-based care on the unit.
• Performs routine leader rounds to monitor care and teamwork.
• Addresses risk management issues and drives quality and safety initiatives.
• Manages nursing practice and care delivery in the unit.
• Promotes autonomy and independent decision making among staff.
• Supports governance and develops innovative leadership strategies.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, and PTO to meet census needs.
• Maintains budget in collaboration with senior leadership.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN and Master's degree or Bachelor's + MSN

Professional certification in nursing specialty

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Job description

ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Cecil County seeks an experienced Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department. This role leads nursing practice and operations in a 27-bed ED, ensuring 24-hour accountability for patient care quality and safety.

You will drive staffing, governance, and performance improvement initiatives, coordinating with clinical and administrative teams to deliver efficient, high-quality emergency services.