Registered Nurse Manager Emergency Department

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Full Time Days

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Cultivate a High-Performing Care Team: Lead the full talent lifecycle, from strategic hiring to personalized mentorship, ensuring every nurse is empowered, trained, and aligned with our mission of compassionate care.
• Optimize Unit Workflow and Resources: Direct daily operations and staff scheduling to ensure the department is always prepared to respond to fluctuating patient volumes with agility and excellence.
• Resolve Barriers to Patient Care: Identify and eliminate operational "bottlenecks" in real-time, creating a seamless environment where your team can focus entirely on patient outcomes and safety.
• Ensure Clinical and Regulatory Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance within the unit, protecting both our patients and our clinicians through rigorous adherence to accreditation requirements.
• Steward Departmental Health: Manage the unit budget and expenditures with a strategic eye, ensuring your team has the necessary tools, technology, and supplies to provide world-class emergency services.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

Must have previous ER experience

Must have prior RN Manager experience

Trauma experience is a plus!

Equal employment opportunity employer

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