RN, Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer-mat

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department to lead the ED team, coordinate staffing, and ensure high-quality patient care in a busy Level II ED.

You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager, support budget monitoring, staff development, and implement safety initiatives while navigating day and evening shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• BSN required or actively enrolled with graduation within 3 years.
• 3 years of Emergency nursing experience required.
• Recent charge nurse experience within the last 2 years.
• Current WA RN license, BLS & ACLS certification.
• PALS, TNCC, NIHSS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and communication to the ED team.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical service delivery.
• Support staff supervision, counseling, and performance assessments.
• Promote open communication and collaboration.
• Assist with budget monitoring and clinical education.
• Proactively implement measures to promote a safety climate.

Skills

Emergency nursing leadership

Charge nurse experience

WA RN license + BLS/ACLS

PALS/TNCC/NIHSS within 6 months

Budget/financial experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

BSN degree or actively enrolled (graduation within 3 years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Help Lead the Transformation: RN Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency at PeaceHealth Vancouver's Newly Expanded ED

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse leader ready to make a real difference? Join PeaceHealth, a mission-driven healthcare system, and step into a vital role as our Assistant Nurse Manager in the dynamic Emergency Department at our Vancouver, Washington location. Here, you’ll not only advance your career but also contribute to a community where compassionate care meets cutting-edge innovation.

Your Impactful Role:

As Assistant Nurse Manager, you'll be a key partner to the Nurse Manager, providing essential leadership and support to our dedicated ED team. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care within our bustling department, which boasts:

• 76 private treatment rooms, prioritizing patient comfort and privacy.
• Nine centralized nursing stations for enhanced efficiency and caregiver accessibility.
• Five advanced trauma rooms within our Level II Trauma Center, serving Southwest Washington.
• Eight ambulance bays for streamlined patient transfers.
• A dedicated clinical education room, fostering continuous professional development.
• The innovative Community Health Hub, addressing social determinants of health in collaboration with community partners.
• Serving over 85,000 annual visits, providing critical care for complex medical cases.

You’ll be instrumental in hiring, staffing, scheduling, performance assessment, budget monitoring, and maintaining patient care standards. Your leadership will directly impact the well-being of our patients and the professional growth of our caregivers. Depending on the needs of the unit, the hours could be day and/or evening shift.

Why PeaceHealth?

• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a healthcare system where compassion, respect, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a generous salary range of $134,264 – $201,406 annually, reflecting your experience and expertise. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, and relocation assistance.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your development with opportunities for continuing education and advancement.
• Pacific Northwest Lifestyle: Experience the beauty of Vancouver, WA, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy stunning natural landscapes, vibrant cultural attractions, and a welcoming community. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a thriving food scene, and a relaxed pace of life, Vancouver offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, management, and communication to the ED team.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical service delivery.
• Support staff supervision, counseling, and performance assessments.
• Promote open communication and collaboration.
• Assist with budget monitoring and clinical education.
• Proactively implement measures to promote a safety climate.

What You’ll Bring:

• BSN required or actively enrolled with graduation within 3 years.
• 3 years of Emergency nursing experience required.
• Recent charge nurse experience (within the last 2 years) required.
• Financial and budgetary experience (preferred).
• Current WA RN license, BLS & ACLS certification.
• PALS, TNCC, NIHSS required within 6 months of hire
• Specialty certification (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to apply “holism” in nursing.

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled.