Job Description:
Nurse Manager – Emergency Department | Overland Park, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days
Compensation: $44.27 – $61.99 per hour (based on experience)
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis
Overview
A leading Level II Trauma Center in the Kansas City metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead Emergency Department operations.
This leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily clinical and operational functions, ensuring high-quality patient care, driving quality outcomes, supporting staff development, and maintaining efficient department operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Department leader who thrives in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams and improving patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for Emergency Department services
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care
- Manage daily department operations, staffing, scheduling, and productivity
- Monitor and improve quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
- Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
- Participate in budgeting, resource management, and operational planning
- Lead performance improvement and patient throughput initiatives
- Mentor and develop charge nurses, clinical leaders, and frontline staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Active RN license or Compact RN license
- Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department leadership experience within the last year
- Emergency Department leadership experience in an acute care hospital
- Strong understanding of Emergency Department operations and patient flow management
Required Within 90 Days of Hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or actively pursuing completion within two years of hire
- Current Emergency Department Manager experience
- Leadership experience in a high-acuity Emergency Department
- Experience leading quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Behavioral health and telemedicine services
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition assistance and student loan support
- Certification reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Life and disability insurance
- Adoption and family-building benefits
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is ideal for a nursing leader who:
- Has current Emergency Department leadership experience
- Thrives in a high-volume, high-acuity environment
- Demonstrates strong operational and clinical leadership skills
- Builds strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Is passionate about employee engagement and staff development
- Uses data and metrics to drive quality and operational improvements
- Excels at patient throughput, quality outcomes, and departmental performance
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