Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Overview

Join IU Health, Indiana's #1 Healthcare System, as an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN!

Are you a passionate, experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This is an exceptional opportunity to serve as a strategic leader within a dynamic, high-acuity environment supporting a 48-bed Emergency Department. Our ED is a Level 3 Trauma Center and Chest Pain/Stroke Center, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on safety, efficiency, and compassion.

Position Highlights:

• Partner with unit Managers to develop action plans in areas including quality and safety improvements, care affordability and great patient and team member experiences
• Play a vital role on the Emergency Department leadership team, shaping the long-term vision and operational excellence.
• Support and foster a "Kinder" culture that values teamwork, respect, and compassionate care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient experience, clinical outcomes, operational efficiencies, and staff engagement.
• Lead quality and safety improvement initiatives, develop action plans, and analyze outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide clinical and operational guidance, inspiring excellence across the department.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Full time, 40 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Requirement to round on off-shift hours.
• Evening and weekend availability for rotational call to ensure 24/7 coverage and support.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred
• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Why Join IU Health?

Be part of Indiana's top healthcare provider committed to clinical excellence and innovation.

Lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values leadership development.

Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

If you're ready to elevate your nursing career and lead with purpose, apply now to be a key player in our mission to deliver exceptional care and improve lives!