Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

The Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities with

education costs covered

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead our Trauma Program. The role develops, implements, and manages strategies that support trauma care quality across a multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee staffing, education, and program evaluation, ensuring fiscal and operational objectives are met while collaborating with hospital partners and state agencies. The position offers weekday, first-shift hours and a collaborative culture that values excellence, dignity, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years recent nursing experience required.
• At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• BLS certification from an American Heart Association program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and coordinate operations of a patient care department and budget.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate department staff.
• Collaborate with trauma, state personnel, and referral hospitals to improve regional care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

BLS certification

Staff hiring/discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or related field (preferred)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nurse Manager to join our Trauma Program! This position will be located in Omaha, Nebraska. Our Trauma Program Manager will develop, implement, and manage strategies and programs that support the mission and vision of the Trauma Program. Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of the trauma program quality initiatives by organizing the services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care for the injured patient. Work with all departments involved in the care of trauma patients and their families. Works collaboratively with colleagues in trauma, state personnel, and referral hospitals to serve as a resource and to support the assessment of care across the state and regional trauma system.

Details:

• First Shift | Monday through Friday
• 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Exempt

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

Direct, plan and coordinate the operations of a patient care department(s). Achieve department and organizational goals and ensure optimal outcomes for designed patient populations within approved operating budget. Responsible for the hiring, firing, counseling and evaluation of department staff. Initiates and maintains effective communication to promote positive department relations for the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years recent nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two years of experience to include the following: oversee the work of a group of people, hire, fire, assign work, orient, train, evaluate, discipline, coach/mentor and/or negotiate and interpret conflicts and influence outcomes on matters of significance OR four years of experience to include the majority of the following: serve as a technical expert for a group of employees, regularly model/mentor and train employees on technical skills, make decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group, provide guidance to and/or assist staff on non-routine or escalated issues and provide input on performance appraisals and/or disciplinary actions required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team environment required.
• Ability to lead and develop teams required.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in direction and priorities required.
• Well-ordered approach to problem solving required.
• Positive interpersonal/behavioral skills required.
• Experience with patient care equipment, telecommunication equipment, information systems, general patient care supplies, transport equipment, office equipment/supplies, and audio-visual equipment required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

• Prior leadership or management experience preferred.
• Depending on position, experience in one or more specialty area(s) for unit served including perioperative, oncology, cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, adult critical care, neurology, neurosurgery, burn, wound/ostomy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Program (HBO), blood and marrow transplant, obstetrics, and aesthetics preferred.
• Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.