Nurse Manager - ED

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership and operational direction in the Emergency Department. You will mentor staff, coordinate patient care, and support physician relationships and program development to ensure system-wide success.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, staff development, and efficient scheduling while aligning with Valleywise Health’s mission and patient-centered care priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with 2–3 years in leadership.
• Current AZ RN license in good standing; BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be required.
• English proficiency; bilingual preferred; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management and operational direction for assigned areas.
• Lead staff development, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Foster physician relationships and drive quality initiatives.
• Ensure evidence-based practice and use of research in care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Job description

Be a part of a world-class Emergency Department for Valleywise Health! The Nurse Managerprovides clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for areas of responsibility. You will be the tactical point person as it relates to patient care, staff development, physician relationships, quality initiatives, program development, and system-wide success. You will ensureevidence-based patient care by creating an environment that encourages the use of research in practice. The Nurse Manager will mentor employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation, and staff scheduling.

Annual Salary Range: $109,366.40 - $161,324.80

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Prefer a master’s degree in nursing.

Experience

• Must have at least five (5) years of clinical experience with two to three (2-3) years of demonstrated leadership experience relevant to the patient population and scope of care of the department.

Certification / Licensure

• Must possess a current, valid Arizona RN license and be in good standing with the AZ Board of Nursing.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• ACLS, PALS, ATNC, or other certifications may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Computer knowledge with Windows based systems is a plus.

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