Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - FT Nights/Exempt
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 21, 2025
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion. - - -Position: Nurse ManagerDepartment: Emergency
DepartmentShift: FT Nights/Exempt -**Please note this position will
require to work occasionally weekends and/or nights, when needed -
- -Primary Purpose:Responsible for the daily management of assigned
unit to include staff supervision and development, planning,
budget, quality, and facility operations and coordinating patient
services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal
outcomes.
-Why Parkland Health?At Parkland Health, we believe that the
foundation of our success lies in the dedication, passion, and
unique perspectives of our people. When you join our team, you're
not just starting a job - you're embarking on a career that
empowers you to grow, achieve your professional goals, and make a
real difference in the lives of those we serve. -Parkland's
specialty areas are nationally recognized for their excellence in
care, groundbreaking research, and innovative use of technology.
-Be part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of the
communities we serve. Discover why your career matters here! -
-Benefits:
Medical - Active Day 1 of
hireDentalVisionLife InsuranceMandatory Savings PlanPaid Personal
LeaveTuition ReimbursementOnsite Employee Health CenterOnsite
Employee Dental CareOnsite Employee Pharmacy ServicesAnd more!
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Job Summary:
Responsible for managing daily unit
activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal
outcomes. - Communicates with physicians, social work, and other
department staff to promote integrated, effective care. Serves as
patient advocate, follows up on patient care issues and outcomes,
oversees/arranges discharge support. Documents and supervises
unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports,
research, correspondence, statistics, and quarterly reports to
ensure efficient, accurate data.
Selects, trains, supervises,
motivates, and evaluates assigned staff. Assesses patient needs and
-staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization
of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal
service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff
receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role
model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates
tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains,
counsels, and provides other personnel activities to ensure that
clinical activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission
objectives.
Serves as a clinical resource,
maintains skills, and promotes staff development. Stays abreast of
the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the specialty
area by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional
journals, actively participating in professional organizations and
maintaining Texas RN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. Serves as an educational resource for
patients, families, and Parkland staff. Responsible for maintaining
Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit.
Responsible for establishing and
maintaining effective unit procedures. Develops and evaluates staff
activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations,
policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including The Joint
Commission, that impact the unit and ensures compliance.
Collaborates with Directors, Quality/Risk Management and Nursing
Administration. Maintains communication on hospital wide practices
through committee participation.
Responsible for a collaborative work
team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates
effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such
as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Environmental and Linen Services.
Maintains good communication with other hospitals,
government/regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
Responsible for performance
improvement practices on the unit. Collaborates with staff,
physicians, administration, and risk management to evaluate and
improve patient services. Identifies and analyzes the design of
jobs, work processes and flows in the unit and implements
appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and
efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and
Parkland.
Responsible for effective facility
management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and
functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees
timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Responsible for space planning, including renovations, capital
repairs and acquisitions. Ensures informed use of department
resources through clear policies including equipment, supplies,
personnel hiring/training practices and service utilization.
Develops and administers the annual
budget (capital, operating and payroll) to ensure that the unit has
the necessary funds to carry out established goals and objectives.
Monitors charges and supplies, initiates orders, requisitions and
supervises capital improvements.
Develops, implements, and evaluates
unit annual goals and personal goals consistent with Parkland and
Department mission and goals.
Serves on multidisciplinary and
Departmental committees as selected and assigned. -
Minimum Requirements:
- BSN or MSN Degree from an accredited
Professional School of Nursing.
- Four (4) years of current registered nurse experience in an
Emergency Department in a hospital environment, within the last 4-5
years (LVN/Clinicals/Internships/Floating will not substitute this
requirement).
- Two (2) years leadership/management experience -in a hospital
environment. -
Certification/Registration/Licensure:*Please note,
-certification(s) must clearly indicate the expiration date and are
valid for at least 30 days beyond the start date.
-
- Current/Valid State of TX RN license or temporary RN license;
or valid Compact RN license without any stipulations and in good
standing.
- Current/Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider
completion card -at the time of hire, and the ability to maintain
thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association
American Red Cross Military Training Network.
- Current/Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) certification card -at the time of hire, and
the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following:
American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training
Network.
- Current/Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification card, -at
the time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter.
- Current/Valid Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced
Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification card within 90 days
from date of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter. -
- Current/Valid SAMA certification, levels 1-2 within 30 days
from date of hire or placement in the role. - -Preferred
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a teaching hospital or academic medical
center.
- Experience with nurse residency or preceptorship programs.
- Current/Valid Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care
Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred. -44Y4E, 46N4J,
46NX, 290X, 0906, 66H, 66T - - - -Parkland Health and Hospital
System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or
veteran status. -As part of our commitment to our patients and
employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free
campus.
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