Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Come and join us as we transform Emergency Care through our "Campaign for the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Department". This multimillion-dollar project that will enable us to better meet our community's needs through improved care coordination with shorter wait times, increased privacy, enhanced pediatric and geriatric care, and enhanced behavioral health delivery both now and into the future.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and Recognition

Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating

• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

• The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)

• Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly Hospital

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:

• a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
• a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
• 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
• opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager for our Emergency Department.

The Nurse Manager, Emergency Department is responsible for coordinating the clinical operations on the Emergency Department and participating in the overall management of the Emergency Department Service. The ED Nurse Manager holds 24-hour, 7-day a week responsibility and accountability for the clinical management of the nursing unit.

This position reports to Nursing Director, Emergency Department and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved accredited nursing school required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school or equivalent experience required; Master's degree preferred

• Current Massachusetts licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years current clinical experience required

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

• ACLS required within 3 months of hire

• PALS and or ENPC certification required within 3 months of hire

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required within six (6) months of hire

• Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent clinical competence, including proficiency in the nursing and improvement processes required

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, team-building, collaboration, negotiation, problem-solving, as well as oral and written communication skills required