Manager, Emergency Department

American College of Healthcare Executives; Oregon; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Asante Ashland, a satellite campus of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon, seeks a Manager of the Emergency Department in Ashland. The role provides operational and nursing leadership for the ED, supporting about 35 patients daily and guiding a small, skilled team.

The ideal candidate is decisive, collaborative, with strong change management experience, able to mentor staff, build trust, and sustain a family-like culture during transitions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and nursing leadership for the Emergency Department.
• Mentor staff and oversee a small, well-staffed team.
• Coordinate resources and establish accountability for department operations.
• Support change management while maintaining a family-like environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Change management

Staff mentoring

Emergency department leadership

Education

BSN

CNML certification

TNCC certification

Active RN license

Job description

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-knit, 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.