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Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Nurse Manager - Emergency DepartmentDuke University • Durham, NC, United States
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Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Duke University • Durham, NC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Relocation assistance up to $10,000 available (for moves 50+ miles)

Nurse Manager, Operations - Emergency Department

Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC

Level 1 Trauma Center

Duke University Hospital is seeking an experienced, highly engaged Nurse Manager, Operations, to lead clinical and operational functions in our high-acuity Emergency Department (ED). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic medical center and guide a team committed to delivering exemplary, patient-centered care.

About the Emergency Department

Our state-of-the-art, Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department includes 82 total beds, dedicated to serving patients across the lifespan. The unit features:

  • 11 Pediatric beds
  • 54 Adult Monitored beds
  • 8 Fast Track beds
  • 4 Triage beds
  • 4 Resuscitation/Trauma rooms
  • 1 Sexual Assault Examiner room
  • Centralized telemetry monitoring
Our ED team is passionate about delivering exceptional care and ensuring an excellent patient experience-every patient, every time.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager, Operations, provides 24/7 leadership for assigned clinical areas, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Duke Health's mission and professional practice standards. This role is responsible for operational oversight, staff development, strategic planning, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction
  • Participate in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans.
  • Promote a professional practice model that encourages shared decision-making and evidence-based standards.
  • Serve as a visible, supportive leader and role model, fostering accountability and positive change.
Patient Care & Advocacy
  • Champion safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Advocate for patients, families, and staff to ensure care delivery aligns with expectations and standards.
  • Ensure consistent use of the nursing process from admission to discharge.
Team & Staff Development
  • Recruit, coach, evaluate, and support nursing staff to develop clinical competency from novice to expert.
  • Promote diversity, inclusion, and positive team culture.
  • Assure staff participation in councils, committees, and departmental initiatives.
Operations & Quality Management
  • Oversee day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring efficient workflows, staffing, and resource use.
  • Monitor quality metrics and lead unit-based Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency.
Fiscal Management
  • Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations on budget planning and resource allocation.
  • Evaluate resource utilization and implement action plans, ensuring operational and fiscal responsibility.
Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred
Experience Requirements
  • At least 3 years of Emergency Nursing experience required
  • 1+ years of nursing leadership experience (e.g., Charge RN, Clinical Supervisor, Manager) preferred
  • Experience in a high-acuity ED of similar scope preferred
Preferred Leadership Competencies
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Staff onboarding
  • Budget and finance management
Licensure & Certification
  • Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina
  • BLS certification required


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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