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Job Title: Nurse Manager – Emergency Department (ED)
Location: Overland Park, KS
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Days
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager – Emergency Department (ED) to provide both clinical and operational leadership within a high-acuity Emergency Department setting.
Reporting to senior nursing leadership, this role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care, managing departmental operations and staffing, and driving clinical excellence and performance outcomes.
The Nurse Manager will lead initiatives related to staff performance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations and staffing of the Emergency Department
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care
- Monitor compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures
- Support patient-centered care initiatives and operational efficiency
Staff Leadership & Accountability
- Hold staff accountable for clinical quality and performance outcomes
- Support leadership development and team collaboration
- Promote a positive, high-performing department culture
- Drive staff engagement and retention initiatives
Quality & Patient Outcomes
- Monitor and evaluate nursing care delivery and patient outcomes
- Lead initiatives focused on:
- Clinical excellence
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Service excellence
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards
Department Overview
- 24 Main Emergency Department beds
- 12 Hallway beds
- Level II Trauma Center
- Average daily volume: ~100 patients
- Oversees approximately 90 FTEs
- Scope limited to Emergency Department operations
Required Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required)
- BSN preferred
- Candidates pursuing BSN must complete within 2 years of hire
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
- Kansas RN license or Compact RN license (required)
- Required within 90 days of hire:
- ACLS
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Scale
- ENPC or PALS
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department leadership experience in an acute care setting (required)
- Experience must be within the past year
- Charge Nurse ED experience may be considered
- Manager-level experience in a high-acuity facility strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong Emergency Department leadership experience
- Background in high-volume, high-acuity hospital settings
- Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex operations
- Expertise in trauma and emergency nursing care
- Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and staff engagement
Benefits Overview
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription drug and behavioral health benefits
- Telemedicine services
- Air medical transportation support
Financial & Retirement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental insurance options
Work-Life Support
- Paid time off and family leave
- Tuition and certification assistance
- Counseling and wellness resources
- Child, elder, and pet care referral services
- Adoption and fertility assistance
For more details reach at
https://Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com/
or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.