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Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - FT Nights/Exempt

Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Irving
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! -
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.
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    • 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.

Keywords: Parkland Health and Hospital System, Grand Prairie , Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - FT Nights/Exempt, Executive , Irving, Texas

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