Emergency Room Manager - Independence, MO

Emergency Room Manager - Independence, MO

Full-Time Leadership | Evening Shift 4PM-Midnight Mon-Fri | $53.12-$61.99/Hour | $25K Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Available

Lead evening emergency operations at a 285+ bed Level II Trauma Center in Independence, Missouri, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive clinical services. This Emergency Room Manager role oversees a high-volume 64-bed emergency department serving 63,000 visits annually (180 patients daily), managing paramedics, secretaries, and technicians. The facility provides 24/7 emergency services with accredited Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Level III NICU, orthopedic services, cancer care, and women's services. The evening shift (4PM-midnight) with rotating on-call coverage offers work-life balance while maintaining operational excellence. Independence provides affordable living in the greater Kansas City metro area with access to Midwest culture and amenities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management for emergency services during evening operations, ensuring high-quality patient care across the care continuum.
• Direct clinical, financial, environmental, and employee-related functions of the emergency department within budgetary parameters.
• Serve as professional role model, clinical resource, and liaison with medical staff to support seamless care delivery.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures that define scope of service and guide emergency operations.
• Coordinate and integrate services within the department and with other hospital departments to optimize patient throughput and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards.
• Recommend sufficient qualified staffing levels and ensure competence of team members to meet patient care needs.
• Hire, orient, train, and evaluate new staff while providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Oversee disciplinary processes and personnel actions in accordance with human resource policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions to maintain departmental excellence.
• Manage high-volume trauma operations, treating Level II trauma patients and Level I trauma overflow due to regional location.
• Provide ongoing communication and updates to staff regarding departmental and organizational initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and operational benchmarks to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse Diploma from accredited program
• Current Missouri RN license in good standing or active multi-state compact license
• Minimum 2 years of recent (within last year) acute care Emergency Department Charge RN experience with strong ED background
• BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 90 days of hire
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) required within 1 year of hire
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 1 year of hire
• Strong leadership, communication, and operational management skills
• Availability for evening shift (4PM-midnight) Monday-Friday with rotating on-call every 3 weeks

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Emergency nursing certification (CEN)
• Previous ED management or leadership experience
• Experience in high-volume Level II Trauma environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $53.12-$61.99 (heavily based on years of experience, maximum for 20+ years)
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 with 2-year commitment (paid in increments)
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3-9% of pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% discount
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and certification support
• Professional development and leadership training
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

Ideal For

Strong ED charge nurses ready to transition into management at a busy Level II Trauma Center. Perfect for leaders who excel in evening operations, value autonomy, and want to advance their emergency leadership career while maintaining work-life balance in the Kansas City metro area.