Nurse Manager - ER / Inpatient Nursing

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager to assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care in the Emergency Room. This role provides staff orientation, training, staffing, audits, and other duties to drive quality and safety across the hospital.

The Lead RN will oversee multiple clinical and support services, participate in on-call rotations, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership, clinical excellence, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• 5+ years total nursing experience.
• Current RN license without sanctions.
• 2+ years ED/ICU/PCU experience in acute care.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• English fluency in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing, lab, radiology, pharmacy, respiratory, front office and dietary functions.
• Lead Administrator on Call rotation and provide leadership outside regular hours.
• Develop and manage RN/LVN/PCA staffing plans; ensure adequate coverage.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Patient care quality

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing and evaluating patient care in the Emergency Room. The Lead Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager, also serves as a resource for staff and the Hospital Administrator providing orientation and training, staffing, audits, and other duties which contribute to the continuous improvement and to high level quality and safety in patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with all functional aspects of overseeing the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Front Office and Dietary.
• Participate in the Administrator on Call (AOC) rotation to provide leadership support and respond to operational needs outside of regular business hours.
• Develop and manage work schedules for all RNs, LVNs, and PCAs to ensure adequate staffing levels and coverage .
• Provide shift coverage as needed to maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Supports senior leadership during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Evaluates and addresses the educational needs of the market.
• Assists with planning and implementation of new service lines.
• Assists with oversight of Inpatient Lead / Preceptor in the facility.
• Assists with marketing and external relationships to drive facility volume.
• Assists in the implementation of the quality management system.
• Assists with process improvement activities and corrective action plans in the facility.
• Responsible for interim coverage of vacant or absent leadership positions within the region
• Assists with ensuring all functional areas are fully staffed with continuous coverage.
• Assists with new clinical orientation, including preceptor management.
• Assists with new and continued education and following up with staff.

Other Job Functions

• Monitors facility quality indicators and supports development of resolution plans by working closely with regional and corporate functions such as safety and infection control.
• Complies with all established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Attends staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Supports Hospital Administrator with fiscal accountability through scheduling and ordering supplies.
• Travels to all facility locations as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree , required ; BSN, preferred
• 5+ years total nursing experience, required
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years Emergency Department , Critical Care or PCU experience in an acute care hospital, required
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, preferred
• Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards, required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red cross , required
• Experience with high acuity, ICU Medical/Surgical patients, preferred
• Completion of FEMA IC S 100, IC S 200, IC S 700, and IC 800 within 60 days of hire
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication