Mgr of Emergency Services

At LCMH, we pride ourselves on being more than just a healthcare facility; we are a cornerstone of our charming small town. As a critical access hospital, we provide essential medical services to our community with a personal touch that larger hospitals often can't offer.

Why Work With Us?

• Community-Centered Care: Our hospital is deeply integrated into the fabric of our town. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, making a real difference in their lives.
• Supportive Environment: We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued. Our staff is like family, and we work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to the professional development of our employees. You'll have access to ongoing training and education opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of living and working in a small town, where you can achieve a healthy work-life balance. Our location offers a peaceful, friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community.

Join Us Today

If you are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare and want to be part of a team that truly cares, Lawrence County Memorial Hospital is the place for you. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager of Emergency Services is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of nursing practice and operations within the Emergency Department (ED). This role ensures high-quality, efficiency, and patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The Nurse Manager collaborates with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership to achieve clinical, operational, and financial goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management
• • Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Department, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain nursing staff; conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and staff engagement.
• Clinical Oversight
• • Ensure adherence to evidence-based nursing practices and standards of care.
• Monitor patient volumes, acuity, and throughput; implement strategies to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff; maintain competency in emergency nursing care.
• Quality & Safety
• • Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
• Investigate and resolve patient, physician, and staff concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Education & Development
• • Coordinate staff education, competency validation, and orientation programs.
• Promote continuing education and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Financial & Administrative
• • Develop and manage departmental budget; monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including patient records, incident reports, and departmental dashboards.
• Collaboration
• • Work closely with physicians, case management, quality teams, and ancillary services to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and emergency preparedness planning.

Position Skills & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must clearly demonstrate all required competencies. The education/experience, certifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment described below further define requirements associated with this position. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required. Strong relationship and communication with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and clinical leaders required. Continual industry and job specific education required.

Education/Experience:

• Education: BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license in state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience in emergency services; prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; PALS and TNCC preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in EHR systems; knowledge of healthcare regulations and emergency care standards.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing
• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

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