Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose St. Peter's Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Manager to lead our Emergency Department (ED). This leader will be responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and people management functions of a fast-paced emergency care environment that serves as the hospital's primary point of entry for patients requiring urgent and emergent care. The Nurse Manager will provide direct oversight of daily Emergency Department operations, staffing, quality outcomes, patient experience, and colleague engagement while driving initiatives focused on patient flow optimization, reduction of Emergency Department length of stay and boarding, and efficient utilization of hospital resources. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely access to emergency care, supporting organizational capacity management, and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. What you will do Ensure adequate staffing plan to promote safe quality care coverage 24/7. Develops and evaluates unit productivity plan and adjusts to reach targeted levels. Develop and maintain unit/department budget for cost effective, efficient care delivery and to achieve strategic goals. Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. Performance and staff development process. Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York. Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Previous leadership experience in Emergency Department, Trauma, Critical Care, Observation Services, Throughput, or Capacity Management environments. National nursing certification in a related specialty (CEN, NE-BC, NEA-BC, or equivalent). Position Highlights and Benefits Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice. Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth. We encourage participation and support community programs and outreach. Pay Range: $50.85- $76.30 per hour Pay is based on experience, education, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be compensated on a salary basis equivalent to the stated hourly range. Geographic differentials may apply. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, disability and life insurance, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and other employee benefit offerings. About St. Peter's Hospital For more than a century, St. Peter's Hospital has served the Capital Region as a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality healthcare. Recognized for clinical excellence and a commitment to patient-centered care, St. Peter's combines leading-edge medicine with a mission-driven focus on treating every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion. As part of St. Peter's Health Partners and Trinity Health, colleagues have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating within one of the nation's largest faith-based health systems. Our culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork creates an environment where leaders can thrive, advance their careers, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr