Manager, Emergency Department

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith in Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a Manager of the Emergency Department to lead a 24/7 ED serving about 35 patients daily. You will partner with the Director of Operations and CNCO to guide clinical operations and staffing, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff engagement.

The role requires a BSN, active RN license, and at least five years of progressive ED nursing leadership. CNML and TNCC certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an Emergency Department.
• CNML and TNCC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and nursing leadership for the Emergency Department at Asante Ashland.
• Oversee a small, well-staffed team reporting to the Director of Operations.
• Establish clear expectations, mentor staff, and coordinate resources during transitions.
• Lead change thoughtfully while maintaining a close-knit department culture.

Skills

RN leadership

BSN

Emergency Dept leadership

Education

BSN

Tools

CNML

TNCC

Job description

Manager, Emergency Department

StartDate: ASAP

Asante Ashland Seeks a Manager, Emergency Department to join their team in Ashland, Oregon!

The Position

• The Manager, Emergency Department will provide operational and nursing leadership for the Emergency Department at Asante Ashland, supporting approximately 35 patients each day.
• Reporting to the Director of Operations, with a dotted-line relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will partner with the Director on departmental decisions and oversee a small, well-staffed team.
• Key priorities include establishing clear expectations and accountability, mentoring staff, coordinating resources, and providing stability following several leadership transitions. This leader will guide change thoughtfully while maintaining the department’s close‑kin family‑like environment.
• The ideal candidate will be a decisive, collaborative emergency nursing leader who can build trust with an engaged team and address performance concerns directly. Strong change management experience will be critical, as will a desire to build a lasting presence in Ashland.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Active RN license required.
• A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an Emergency Department required.
• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) certification and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.

The Community

• Ashland, Oregon, offers a welcoming small‑town setting in the Rogue Valley, with easy access to hiking, cycling, fishing, and skiing in the surrounding mountains.
• Known for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the city has a lively arts scene with theater, galleries, and music throughout the year.
• Lithia Park and nearby trails give residents plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors close to downtown.
• Local restaurants, wineries, and independent shops add to Ashland’s distinct character and strong sense of community.

The Organization

• Asante Ashland is a satellite campus of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon. Located in Ashland, it provides emergency, diagnostic, and outpatient care to the community.
• Services at Asante Ashland include a 24/7 Emergency Department, outpatient surgery, laboratory, imaging, and cardiopulmonary services.
• Asante is a locally owned and governed nonprofit health system serving communities across Southern Oregon and Northern California. The system includes Asante Ashland, Rogue Regional Medical Center, Three Rivers Medical Center, Asante Physician Partners, and other healthcare locations throughout the region.
• Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center is a 378-bed regional referral and trauma center. Its services include nationally recognized heart and stroke care, cancer care, orthopedics, and the region’s only neonatal intensive care unit.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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