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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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