RN-Emergency-Department-Nurse-Manager

Sep 13, 2026

Job Description for the Registered Nurse Manager role in the Emergency Department at Claiborne Memorial Medical Center. Defines the statement of purpose, job summary, and detailed management and general duties covering leadership, staffing assignments, budgeting support, education scheduling, policy development, equipment and supply management, performance improvement monitoring, incident reporting, recordkeeping, and timely communication using multiple channels. Includes specific supervision responsibilities, quality and asepsis standards, and qualification requirements including an accredited nursing degree and current RN licensure in Louisiana.

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CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Nursing Department Job Description REGISTERED NURSE MANAGER – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To provide support for the mission and vision of the hospital through your actions, attitudes, and personal conduct as a team member of your department, an employee of the hospital, and a contributor to the health and wellbeing of the patients we service; to provide the duties outlined in this job description to the best of your abilities; and to strive for excellent service to your customers. JOB SUMMARY: The Emergency Room Nurse Manager directs and manages nursing and related activities of the Emergency Department, plans assignments of staff, ensures adequate supplies are available, addresses physician concerns within the department, schedules education classes for the ER and all other departments within the hospital. Also, the ED Manager informs the staff of new procedures, new equipment, administrative changes and customer satisfaction, participates in formulating administrative and personnel policies pertaining to the Emergency Department staff and directs maintenance of required records and reports including work performance. GENERAL MANAGEMENT DUTIES: 1. Support administration in the development and implementation of the hospital’s mission, vidion and overall goals. 2. Develop and monitor all human resources to assure the department is efficiently and effectively providing patient care. This includes the hiring process, and effective department orientation program, providing ongoing educational opportunities, honest performance evaluations, counseling when indicated, and termination when needed. 3. Provide strong leadership for the department by establishing high standards, leading by example, rewarding good behavior, and holding department accountable when they fail to meet the needs and expectations of the hospital. 4. Communicate departmental and hospital-wide issues in a timely and effective manner to all departmental staff using multiple communication mediums. This includes monthly departmental meetings, memos, e-mails, phone calls, and on-on-one training. 5. Use Performance Improvement monitoring, data collection, incident reporting, and other tools to identify patient care problems and take corrective action. Actions may include investigating problems, improving processes, clarifying procedures, and educating the staff to assure the problems are resolved. 6. Facilitate the development of an annual department budget, three-year capital equipment estimate, and strategic planning goals. 7. Develop policies and procedures that clearly define the operational and interdepartmental guidelines of the department. 8. Manage equipment and supplies to make sure the department has the tools needed to provide patient care and to assure resources are used wisely. 9. Evaluate timecards bi-weekly and departmental operations monthly for adherence to administrative, budgetary, and strategic planning goals. 10. Advocate and ensure participation in interdepartmental activities, focusing on process improvements and achieving hospital-wide goals. Reviewed: 07/30/20 Registered Nurse Manager – Emergency Department GENERAL DUTIES: 11. Support your manager and administration in the implementation of the hospital’s mission, vision, and overall goals. 12. Actively participate as a member of your department by providing excellent customer service, identifying areas for improvement and implementing operational changes. 13. Assist your department in providing efficient and effective patient care by actively participating in the orientation process, your department meetings, available educational events, personal performance evaluations and focused counseling opportunities. 14. Promote high standards of performance by exhibiting compassion and professionalism at all times and by being responsible for your actions, attitude, and body language. 15. Communicate i

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager role?

The role supports the hospital’s mission and vision through actions, attitudes, and conduct, and ensures the duties in the job description are carried out to provide excellent service and patient wellbeing.

What management responsibilities are included in the job summary?

The manager directs and manages nursing and related activities, plans staff assignments, ensures supplies, addresses physician concerns, schedules education classes, and informs staff of new procedures, equipment, administrative changes, and customer satisfaction.

What qualifications are required for the position?

The candidate must graduate from an accredited school of nursing, maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Louisiana, and is expected to meet additional licensing and educational requirements as stated in the qualifications section.

Sep 13, 2026

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