Emergency Department Nurse Manager

Company: UW Medicine
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Emergency Department Nurse Manager!WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours where neededABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
  • We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our 22-bed Emergency Department.
  • As a Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities, a designated Primary Stroke Center, and a hospital expanding specialty services in obstetrics, oncology, and behavioral health, our ED is the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care.
  • We are proud to be part of UW Medicine - an acclaimed healthcare system with 7 Magnet Recognition Designations and a reputation for outstanding patient care. UW Medicine was the first Magnet-recognized organization in the USA, and many of our staff are Daisy Award Winners and Rose Award Winners.
  • We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth and development is shared by all.POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
    • This leader will lead a dynamic team of ED RNs, ED Medical Assistants, and administrative support staff, ensuring timely, evidence-based care delivery in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
    • The Nurse Manager fosters a supportive, collaborate work environment where shared governance is the norm, innovation is encouraged, and a healthy work environment is the established standard.
    • This position is ideal for a confident and compassionate nurse leader who thrives in complexity and values interdisciplinary collaboration.
    • The successful candidate will shape the future of emergency care in a department positioned for growth in trauma, specialty medicine, and advanced emergency services - all within a hospital on its Magnet journey.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
      • Provide dynamic leadership to a team of 90+ staff, including ED nurses, medical assistants/techs, and program operations support staff
      • Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork through coaching, mentorship, and shared leadership
      • Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care consistent with current emergency and trauma best practices
      • Monitor patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
      • Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, and ancillary departments to improve care coordination and integrate new service lines, including oncology, into emergency workflows
      • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting bodies' regulations
      • Lead and participate in quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and root cause analyses
      • Work closely with trauma program leadership to uphold Level IV trauma designation standards, monitor trauma QI targets, prepare presentations, ensure staff readiness, and participate in trauma-related education and drills
      • Support onboarding, education, and continuous learning
      • Promote a culture of safety by actively identifying risks, addressing patient and staff concerns, and participating in incident investigations
      • Monitor department budget, and manage staffing ratios, supply usage, and equipment needs
      • Propose cost-effective strategies that support quality patient care
      • Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
      • Ensure readiness for mass casualty incidents, disaster response, and surge capacityREQUIREMENTS
        • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
        • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
        • 4 years of Emergency Department experience
        • 3 years of management experience in a medical setting

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