Manager, ED

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 /DBA Summit Pacific Medical Center; Elma (WA); On-site; USD 78,523 - 122,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental (Orthodontia)

Vision

Healthcare FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, Washington, seeks an experienced ED nurse leader to develop, organize, plan, lead and direct clinical and management activities in the Emergency Department. You will oversee daily operations and nursing practice, ensuring high-quality patient care and strong collaboration across departments.

The role requires a BSN, 3 years of hospital nursing experience and leadership, and current WA RN licensure with BLS, ACLS and PALS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education and experience; BSN in progress.
• Three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Three (3) years as a charge nurse/supervisor or at least one (1) year of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and resources for assigned areas to ensure safe, appropriate care.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement new clinical systems, programs and policies to enhance services.
• Assist in ED operations; serve as resource during high volume or acuity times.
• Co‑lead Unit Based Team and Staffing Committee for the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Change management

Education

BSN or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing, organizing, planning, leading, and directing clinical and management activities for the Emergency Department, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Accountable for daily operations and oversight of nursing practice and patient care delivery. Participates as a member of the health care team in maintaining continuity and quality of patient care. Contributes to organizational operations and supports the mission by fostering interdepartmental communication/collaboration. Demonstrates a high level of ability in leadership, supervisory skills, problem solving, patient advocacy and public relations.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the clinical operations, programs and resources of the assigned clinical areas to assure safe and appropriate delivery of care.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a timely and cost‑effective manner and in compliance with organizational values, professional standards, internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development of and implement new clinical systems, programs and policies to enhance existing services and raise the standard of care for the patient population served.
• Oversee the resolution of daily clinical administrative and operational issues; rotate Administrator On Call duty.
• Ensure all aspects of clinical operations are conducted and documented in compliance with relevant internal policies, standards, procedures, and relevant regulatory and accrediting body requirements.
• Participate in the annual budget process, review revenues and expenses, complete Departmental Operating Reports on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with other departments (pharmacy, ambulatory clinics, outpatient procedure unit) to ensure timely outpatient services are available.
• Assist as needed in the Emergency Department; act as a resource during times of high volume or acuity working with the Emergency Department charge nurse.
• Assume authority and responsibility for hospital operations in the absence of Director of Nursing Services and Chief Nursing Officer.
• Co‑lead Unit Based Team and Staffing Committee for the unit.
• Engage with internal and external partners to advance the Summit Pacific mission and vision; participate in professional groups/associations; lead work groups, projects and committees as assigned.
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions / Leadership Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships, customize interactions to meet the needs of different groups, surface and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate a compelling vision and direction; motivate and inspire action.
• Demonstrate effective management skills: manage financial resources, maintain equipment, staffing levels, staff performance, satisfaction and engagement, accurate records, and data integrity.
• Develop self and others through training, feedback, and professional development.
• Drive results by aligning efforts, monitoring progress, translating ideas into actions, and meeting outcomes.
• Foster an environment of trust and integrity, respecting confidentiality and keeping commitments.
• Lead innovation, applying research, benchmarks, and creativity to departmental improvements.
• Manage change, responding to workload or circumstance changes promptly while engaging staff in change adoption.
• Think strategically, participating in strategic planning and developing departmental plans.

Organizational Responsibilities

Support and uphold the Summit Pacific mission, vision and values; comply with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements; conduct oneself in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education and experience with confirmation of BSN in progress.
• Three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Three (3) years as a charge nurse/supervisor or at least one (1) year of management experience.
• Emergency Department or Critical Care experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• Registered Nurse license in WA State, current and unrestricted.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.
• National certification preferred (CEN, CCRN, CMSRN).

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of practice management, clinic administration and operations, patient/customer relations, population health and care coordination strategies, nursing principles and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical records systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication; documentation accuracy.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.
• Process improvement, planning, organizing, change management skills.
• Knowledge of the Patient Centered Medical Home practice model.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships and collaborate with providers, health professionals, staff, patients and community members.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation and coaching skills.
• Independent judgment, systems‑thinking, problem‑solving, organizational and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting <10 lbs basic duty.
• Lifting 10‑35 lbs occasional.
• Lifting >35 lbs occasional.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching as needed.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and normal vision and hearing are required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $57.42 - $89.06 per hour, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental (Orthodontia), Vision, Healthcare FSA, Daycare FSA, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short- and Long-term Disability, 403(b) match, 457 retirement account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition reimbursement, Smoking Cessation Assistance, Employee Wellness Program, gym membership, fitness classes, walking trails.

Employment Information

Full Time Equivalent: 1. Work Shift: Exempt. Staff Working Location: Elma, Washington.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer committed to a policy of non‑discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment. The organization participates in E‑Verify.