Nursing Manager - ER

Tenet; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee multi-department operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality patient care across shifts. You will develop and monitor budgets, approve supply orders, coordinate staffing and training, and lead performance evaluations while maintaining regulatory readiness and patient safety.

This role demands strong leadership, clinical excellence, and collaboration with nursing management and physicians.

Qualifications

• RN license in Arizona.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Nursing degree from Accredited Nursing School.
• Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry.
• Minimum 2 years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and staffing decisions.
• Develop and monitor department budgets and supply usage.
• Lead staff training, evaluations, and scheduling; manage Kronos/payroll support.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards; lead survey readiness.
• Participate in committees and drive cost containment and quality initiatives.

Skills

Decision making

Time management

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Single or multi-department management of operations. Manages day to day operations. Directs, supervises, orients/trains and evaluates staff. Enforces policies, procedures and standards of operation. Position may have budgetary or fiscal accountability. Renders individualized comprehensive nursing care, based on nursing process, to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual, social and educational needs. Manages the staff to meet designated goals. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.

Management: Participates in the development of annual budgets that reflect appropriate expenditures for personnel, supplies, and equipment. Manages to budget; monitors variances between budgeted and actual expense reports and takes action to correct negative variances within appropriate time lines. Assists with Kronos/payroll to assure accurate data entry. Participates in the interview, selection, and orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Completes appropriate reports and institutes appropriate measures in the event of an unusual occurrence, e.g. patient fall, medication error, etc. Responsible for the containment of department costs and conservation of supplies, equipment, and linen. Acts and intervenes with ethical issues including clinical concerns, sexual and harassment issues, and physician/nurse relations. Maintains confidentiality in all department-related issues. Evaluates the department/service’s performance against specified targets and takes appropriate actions. Participates in committees Maintains a state of continued survey readiness. Provides leadership for continued survey readiness team.

Employee Management: Responsible for day-to-day staffing and making appropriate decisions based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver. Responsible for developing the staffing schedule and posting it within established timeframe guidelines. Guides staff in the advancement of their education and leadership skills, particularly team building, conflict resolution, and delegation. Schedules days to day activities i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees. Manages employee performance by participating in evaluation process and coaching.

Assists the Director with special projects as delegated. Conducts staff meetings as needed. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills required.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers.
• Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Degree from an Accredited Nursing School or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum total of 3-5 years clinical experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry.
• Experience: 2 years management experience.

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arizona.
• CPR required.
• ACLS is required.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's degree.

ABOUT US

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo West Campus hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200‑bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop‑X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.