Emergency Department Operations Leader

Hillsboro Health (Hillsboro Area Hospital); Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The ED manager oversees the daily operations of the emergency department to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and staff performance. This role manages clinical and administrative functions, supports patient safety initiatives, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize emergency services.

Responsibilities include staffing, performance evaluations, budgeting, and coordination with hospital leadership to uphold care standards and ensure

Qualifications

• Requires nursing licensure and related clinical oversight experience.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Ability to maintain composure and effective decision-making in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day ED operations and staffing.
• Monitor patient flow, triage, and throughput metrics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety initiatives are followed.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching of staff.
• Participate in budgeting and resource planning.

Skills

People management

Decision making

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Job description

The ED manager oversees the daily operations of the emergency department to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and staff performance. This role manages clinical and administrative functions, supports patient safety initiatives, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize emergency services.

Responsibilities include staffing, performance evaluations, budgeting, and coordination with hospital leadership to uphold care standards and ensure