Senior Clinical Nurse Manager- Emergency Department

About the role

The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager oversees daily operations in high-complexity units, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery to create safe and supportive environments that enhance patient engagement. The Senior Clinical Nurse Manager fosters a professional culture where team members work together to achieve optimal patient outcomes and advance their professional development. As a nurse leader, this position carries 24-hour accountability for direct care units and serves as a crucial link between administrative strategies and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the unit's financial operations, ensuring effective budget oversight and revenue generation.
• Oversee human resource activities including hiring, firing, coaching and performance management for staff.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on key metrics, quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the effective integration and use of technology in patient care and nursing practices.
• Lead strategic initiatives, facilitating change management, collaboration, and shared decision making to align unit objectives with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement performance management, staff development, and retention strategies to enhance workforce engagement.
• Cultivate relationships and influence behaviors by managing situations effectively and promoting professional development.
• Champion diversity in staffing and patient care settings.
• Demonstrate personal and professional accountability in all responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or other field (MBA, MHA, MPH, etc.) required or obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio required.
• Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association required. If assigned to general care units, PEARS required. If assigned to critical care units, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP required. If assigned to ED, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, within 1 year of date of hire PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP required. Relevant professional nursing certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required. Minimum 3 years leadership experience preferred.

Skills

• Experience working with all levels within an organization required.
• Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting the team required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software required.
• Budgeting and electronic (as referenced in the posting) required.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week variable Onsite- Akron