Assistant Nurse Managr - Wilmington Emergency Department

Job Details A Wilmington landmark since 1890, fully modernized Wilmington Hospital serves as ChristianaCare's corporate headquarters and provides ChristianaCare's distinguished, high-quality health care in the heart of Wilmington. This 321-bed, 622,100-square-foot facility currently houses our Wilmington Emergency Department and helipad with aero-medical transport capabilities. The Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center and a participating trauma hospital in the Delaware Trauma System. We are seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for our Wilmington Emergency Department to support the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of high quality and cost effective care for all patients and families associated with this patient care unit. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspect of daily operations with the Nurse Manager.

Highlights:

Step onto the leadership tract! We offer competitive pay, robust healthcare benefits of medical, dental & eyecare -all effective day one! We have a 403b with defined contribution, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off. Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital three times! You will have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of people in our community.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high quality and efficient care to all patients utilizing the services of this area. Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity. Directly supervises nursing and technical personnel: Assesses proficiency of staff, Oversees daily staffing and scheduling needs of the department, Evaluates staff performance, Counsels staff members when performance issues are identified. Participates in all hiring, promotion, salary adjustment, and termination decisions. Functions as a highly transparent role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behaviors which support professional development of staff and the strategic goals of CCHS. Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff. Directs, mentors and supports all level of staff on the floor. Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning. Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system wide improvements.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing required. Master's required within 5 years. RN required. Emergency Department experience required. 5 years appropriate clinical and leadership experience. Current Certification required.

Hours:

This position is Full Time. You may choose between an 8 hour or 10 hour per day schedule. Shifts may include Day and Evening hours, depending on the needs of the department. Hours can be between 0600 and 2300.

Hourly Pay Range:

$52.97 - $84.75 This 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. Post End Date Jul 1, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website