Assistant Nurse Manager - Middletown Emergency Department

Assistant Nurse Manager – Middletown Emergency DepartmentStep into leadership—and thrive.Join our Middletown Emergency Department as an Assistant Nurse Manager, where you’ll partner closely with the Nurse Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical nursing practice. In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of high‑quality, efficient, and compassionate care to all patients and families. This position shares 24/7 responsibility for the daily operations and performance of the unit.About the Middletown EDOur modern, freestanding Emergency Department is built for efficiency and patient-centered care:22 private treatment rooms24/7 physician coverageDedicated ED nursing teamOn-site lab and imaging servicesStreamlined care for high-frequency emergency conditionsWhy Join Us?Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits403(b) retirement planTuition reimbursementGenerous paid time offProud four-time Magnet®‑recognized organizationA meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and well‑being of our communityKey ResponsibilitiesAssist the Nurse Manager with overall administrative and clinical leadership of the unit.Share 24-hour accountability for daily operations and patient care outcomes.Directly supervise nursing and technical staff, including:Assessing staff competencyManaging daily staffing and schedulingEvaluating performance and addressing performance concernsParticipate in hiring, promotions, salary decisions, and terminations.Serve as a highly visible and transparent role model, promoting professional growth and supporting organizational goals.Assist in facilitating nursing orientation and nursing education. Identify opportunities to enhance staff knowledge, professionalism, and unit performance.Mentor and support staff at all levels, fostering engagement and development.Identify emerging leaders and participate in succession planning.Analyze administrative and operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing (Master’s required within 5 years)Current RN licensureEmergency Department experience requiredMinimum 3-5 years of relevant clinical and leadership experienceCertifications:Required: ACLS & PALSStrongly Preferred: TNCC & ENPCNRP and STABLE required within 6 months of hireCurrent related board specialty certification requiredScheduleFull-time positionANM works primarily off shift hours with an opportunity to choose between 8- and 10-hour schedules.Schedule may adjust based on departmental needsHourly Pay Range: $52.97 - $84.75This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.