Manager of Emergency Department at St Lukes

Full-time nursing management role in the Emergency Department at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, with 24/7 availability and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages all resources necessary to provide optimal nursing care, including staff resources, patient care supplies and automated patient care systems; Uses recruitment and retention strategies and coaches staff in recruitment and retention behaviors; Establishes relationships and links with nursing instructors and students; Optimizes the work environment and maintains productivity through efficient staffing, scheduling and labor management standards 24 hours a day/7 days a week; Provides input and expertise in orientation and continuing education programs and coaches staff on goals and career advancement; Evaluates the quality of nursing care using Standards of Practice, patient outcomes and quality indicators; Develops service strategies and monitors service levels to improve customer and patient satisfaction; Maintains effective relationships with patients, families, staff, medical staff, other facilities and vendors; Facilitates evidence-based nursing practice; Makes recommendations for nursing practice changes to shared governance councils; Achieves care management, patient loyalty and employee engagement targets; Assists physicians and departments with new services, revenue identification and marketing of programs; Performs human resources responsibilities including interviewing, selection, promotions, performance evaluations, compensation changes, corrective actions and terminations; Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures; Adheres to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensures staff compliance with applicable policies, regulations and laws

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Typically requires 5 years of experience in emergency departments; Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in multiple areas of nursing; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products; Strong communication, interpersonal, diplomatic and self motivation skills essential; Must be able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have functional sight and hearing; Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluid hazards on a continuous basis; Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as needed basis; Operates all nursing equipment essential to performing the duties of the job

Benefits

Base compensation within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift and on call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program