Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center seeks an ED Nurse Manager to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Emergency Department. You will guide staffing, scheduling, and performance management while supporting a culture of safety and high-quality patient care.

You will mentor nursing staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced ED environment. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years demonstrated ED nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Three years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or state of practice, required.
• Board certification in area of practice preferred.
• Strong communication, staff development, and budgeting awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the ED unit.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, performance management, and workflow optimization.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff; promote a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Emergency Department

Staff development

Team building

Communication

Education

BSN

Graduate degree

Job description

What We Offer

Relocation Assistance Available

Join the remarkable Emergency Department team at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, where innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient care define our commitment to excellence.

As the Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department, you will provide clinical and administrative leadership at the unit level while supporting a team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. This role will focus on team development, mentorship, performance management, staffing, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

The Nurse Manager will work collaboratively with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to foster a positive work environment, support employee engagement, and promote remarkable patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Previous nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
• Leadership experience such as Assistant Nurse Manager, unit council, or other formal/informal leadership experience
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to support staff development and promote a collaborative team environment

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Emergency Department nurse leader to join Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the nursing team.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred.
  • Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  • Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

191900