Nurse Manager ER

Location: Chicago, IL 
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: Emergency Room 
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary range: $122,233.97 - $165,374.64 per year

Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Lead daily operations, workflow, and nursing resources in the ED, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Oversee staff performance, development, and engagement through hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards while identifying and resolving issues affecting patient care and unit performance.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively, balancing operational needs with high standards for patient, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• 24/7 responsibility
• Responsible for ED and Float Pool management. 

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 Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

• RN ED experience strongly preferred.
• 1 year leadership experience as a Manager strongly preferred. 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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