Nurse Manager – Emergency Room

Position Purpose

The Nurse Manager at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will lead the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is responsible for operational leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance, and performance outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Oversight of staffing coordination, training, hiring, and performance management.
• Ensuring compliance with infection control standards, DPH, The Joint Commission, and AORN guidelines.
• Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Promotion of continuous improvement initiatives, policy development, and patient satisfaction strategies.
• Supporting a culture of safety, excellence, and compassionate care.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid and current Connecticut RN license.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience in Emergency Room unit settings, specifically in roles such as Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager.
• Strong preference for current or recent experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Room.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), preferred.
• 5 or more years of combined clinical and leadership experience in Emergency Room settings.
• Charge Nurse experience may be considered if it includes substantial responsibility for staff coordination, patient care oversight, and operational leadership.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• ACLS certification; instructorship is a plus.
• TNCC certification is a strong plus.