Nurse Manager - Pediatric Emergency

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse Manager to provide strategic leadership, ensure safe, high‑quality, family‑centered pediatric care, and oversee daily operations in a fast-paced ED.

You will lead staffing, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to drive patient outcomes and operational excellence, while fostering a culture

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Adult Emergency Department or Pediatric Emergency nursing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience in Emergency preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric emergency standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput.
• Leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff through performance management, education, and mentorship.
• Ensures delivery of age-appropriate, evidence-based emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Monitors patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Partners with physicians and leadership to improve patient experience, outcomes, and departmental performance.
• Manages scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental budgets.
• Coordinates hiring, onboarding, retention, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Responds to escalated patient, family, or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Supports emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and departmental readiness plans.
• Leads quality improvement projects and drives a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Quality improvement

Education

DC RN License

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system establishes a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes trauma care with a helipad for emergency transport, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, a NICU, Intensive care, Medical/Surgical care, Telemetry care, and a soon-to-be open ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse Manager

Our ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The Pediatric Emergency Nurse Manager is responsible for managing daily clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and performance improvement initiatives. This leader collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in pediatric emergency services while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput.
• Leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff through performance management, education, and mentorship.
• Ensures delivery of age-appropriate, evidence-based emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Monitors patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Partners with physicians and leadership to improve patient experience, outcomes, and departmental performance.
• Manages scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental budgets.
• Coordinates hiring, onboarding, retention, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Responds to escalated patient, family, or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Supports emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and departmental readiness plans.
• Leads quality improvement projects and drives a culture of continuous improvement.

To learn more visithttps://cedarhillregional.com/orhttps://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Adult Emergency Department or Pediatric Emergency nursing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience in Emergency preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric emergency standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement practices.

EEO Statement

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