Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - NMED

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Manager – Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Overland Park, KS

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule: DaysPosition 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical & 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 efficiencyStaff 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 initiativesQuality & 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 standardsDepartment 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 operationsRequired QualificationsEducation

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (required)

BSN preferred

Candidates pursuing BSN must complete within 2 years of hireLicensure & 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 PALSExperience

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 preferredIdeal 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 engagementBenefits OverviewHealth & Wellness

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription drug and behavioral health benefits

Telemedicine services

Air medical transportation supportFinancial & Retirement

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Supplemental insurance optionsWork-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

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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.

Full-time