Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Brooklyn, New York
Interfaith Medical Center

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing

Job Summary

• Full accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Oversee and direct all nursing care and operations within the ED.
• Foster collaboration and respect among healthcare team members.
• Provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance

• Develop long-term staffing schedules and ensure adequate daily coverage.
• Monitor unit performance metrics including agency/overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates.
• Oversee daily workflow, staffing, orientation, training, and development of ED staff.
• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative team approach for ED and trauma patient care.
• Monitor patient volume, quality of care, and staff performance to identify improvement areas.
• Maintain a departmental dashboard tracking people, service, quality, and leadership metrics.
• Investigate and resolve patient, physician, and staff complaints.
• Ensure all staff maintain required competencies.

Clinical Practice / Patient Care

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to establish and evaluate nursing care standards.
• Keep nursing staff informed of relevant protocols.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Ensure equal access to treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Management & Human Resources

• Participate in service planning and conduct monthly staff meetings.
• Educate, evaluate, counsel, discipline, and terminate staff as necessary in coordination with leadership and HR.
• Train staff on new and existing procedures and systems.
• Maintain an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients and colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Emergency Department, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in supervisory or management roles within the Emergency Department.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Information

• Exempt position with no overtime eligibility.
• Evening shift only.
• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.