Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Director WhiteCap Search - 4.1 Secaucus, NJ Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Coaching In-hospital emergency response experience Leading team collaboration initiatives Emergency medicine Emergency room experience Clinical team leadership Hospital regulatory compliance Team motivation (leadership skill) Staffing management Nursing Full Job Description Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a leader in a dynamic Emergency Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a specialized team within a community hospital setting, focusing on enhancing departmental culture, accountability, and operational excellence. You'll be part of a supportive leadership team, with the chance to mentor staff and shape the future direction of the department. Position Highlights Leadership opportunity at a community hospital's ED Manage approximately 25-30 RNs in a specialized environment
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 AM-4:30 PM or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM On-call availability required for operational issues after hours Supported by Nurse Supervisors and an Administrative Assistant Direct patient care is generally not expected, but candidate should be willing to assist clinically during unusually high-volume situations
EMR:
Meditech (hospital planning transition to a more advanced version) Responsibilities Lead and manage the Emergency Department team effectively Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements Address performance concerns and enforce standards consistently Engage with staff and department operations actively Mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence Requirements 5 years of ED nursing experience 1-2 years of leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director Strong staff management, coaching, and accountability skills Excellent documentation and regulatory/compliance oversight experience Strong personality with proven leadership presence Must be hands-on, visible, and engaged with staff and department operations Prior experience in community hospital or smaller specialized environments preferred This is an opportunity for an experienced ER leader who enjoys building culture, creating accountability, and making a visible impact without the challenges of managing a large, high-volume department. Leadership is highly supportive, the department is generally well staffed, and there is significant opportunity to strengthen processes, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the department.