Emergency Department Nurse Manager

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead nursing care in the Emergency Department. In this full-time role, you will plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care, ensuring continuity of care across shifts. Your responsibilities will include training staff, maintaining effective communication with other departments, and participating in policy upgrades. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement options. If you are passionate about patient care and have the required experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Group Short-Term Disability

Group Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN licensure and 2-5 years of ED RN experience required.
• ACLS & TNCC certifications needed within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates nursing care in a unit during a shift.
• Responsible for training and managing nursing personnel.

Skills

Emergency Department Nursing

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

Iowa Registered Nurse Licensure

ACLS Certification

TNCC Certification

Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

• Mainly Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Description:

• Plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in one unit on a particular shift, including functioning in the Charge Nurse role.
• Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel.
• Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care.
• Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments.
• Participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills.

Requirements:

• Educational/Experience:
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse licensure.
• 2-5 years Emergency Department RN experience.
• ACLS & TNCC required within 12 months of employment.
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Supervisory experience (preferred).
• NRP and PALS (preferred).

Contact:

This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance:

Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee.

Dental Insurance:

Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee.

Vision Insurance:

Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee.

Cafeteria Plan:

Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee.

Group Life and AD&D Insurance:

Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC.

Voluntary Life Insurance:

Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee.

Group Short-Term Disability:

Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC.

Group Long-Term Disability:

Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC.

Allstate:

Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee.

IPERS:

Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee.

457/401(a):

Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee.

Employee Assistance Program:

Provides confidential assistance in dealing with personal concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC.

Paid Time Off:

Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC.