Clinical Nurse Manager – Emergency Room

CLINICAL NURSE MANAGERS – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (2 POSITIONS)
Full-Time | Flex Days (7a–7:30p) | Nights (7p–7:30a) | Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, NY

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 402-bed fully accredited teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, is seeking two experienced Clinical Nurse Managers to lead our Emergency Department (ED). Our ED treats over 117,000 patients annually and includes a pediatric emergency room, chest pain center, and fast track area for minor injuries.

Ranked among 2024’s Best Hospitals in America and recipient of the Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals Award, Jamaica Hospital is recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, with an affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and ongoing modernization of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support ER nursing staff, including scheduling, mentoring, and performance evaluations
• Ensure optimal nurse-to-patient ratios and resource allocation
• Collaborate with physicians, EMS, and support services to optimize patient flow
• Implement quality improvement initiatives for patient safety and outcomes
• Oversee complex care plans and provide clinical guidance in high-acuity cases
• Participate in discharge planning, education, and staff development
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and hospital policies
• Lead departmental meetings and serve as a liaison with leadership

Tagged as: er nursing, level 1trauma