Nurse Emergency Department

Emergency Department Nurse Leader

Join the Emergency Department at Northwest Hospital, where our 55-bed unit provides high-quality care to more than 49,000 patients annually. We are a primary stroke center and cardiac referral center. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to oversee daily operations, support a collaborative team, and drive excellence in patient care. Our leadership team consists of (2) Assistant Nurse Managers, Reporting to the Director, a Lead Emergency Room Technician and (2) Educators. The manager will oversee approximately 98 FTEs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate 24/7 Emergency Department operations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nursing staff to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Monitor quality, safety, staffing, and financial performance.
• Implement evidence-based practices and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Experience in leading change management and process improvement.
• Experince with lean principles.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

• Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience, with demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking abilities.

If you're a motivated nurse leader passionate about emergency care and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.