ER Nurse Manager - Lead ED Care & Quality

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department. This role assesses, plans, directs, and evaluates patient care in the ER and serves as a resource for staff and Hospital Administrator, including orientation, staffing, and audits to drive high-quality care and safety.

You will oversee nursing and allied services, participate in on-call rotations, and lead staffing strategies across multiple locations to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years total nursing experience
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years Emergency Department, Critical Care or PCU experience in an acute care hospital
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red cross
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple hospital functions including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Front Office and Dietary
• Participate in Administrator on Call rotation to provide leadership outside regular hours
• Develop and manage work schedules for RNs, LVNs, and PCAs
• Provide shift coverage to maintain staffing and patient care continuity
• Support senior leadership during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies
• Address educational needs of the market and oversee new service lines
• Assist with orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing staff education
• Contribute to quality management and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure continuous staffing coverage across the region and facilities
• Travel to facility locations as required

Skills

Nursing experience

RN licensure

ED/CC/PCU experience

Supervisory experience

JCAHO or DNV knowledge

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

English fluency

Education

Associate degree

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Emerus is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department. This role assesses, plans, directs, and evaluates patient care in the ER and serves as a resource for staff and Hospital Administrator, including orientation, staffing, and audits to drive high-quality care and safety.

You will oversee nursing and allied services, participate in on-call rotations, and lead staffing strategies across multiple locations to ensure continuous coverage.