Manager of ER RN

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Manager of Emergency Services (ER RN) for a top healthcare client in Independence, MO.

The ER Clinical Manager provides leadership and oversight for the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while managing daily operations, staffing, and compliance. This role is key to maintaining excellence in patient safety, team engagement, and operational performance, serving as both a clinical expert and departmental leader.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the Emergency Department.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, charge nurses, and support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices for emergency care.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets, staffing models, and financial performance.
• Facilitate collaboration with physicians, staff, and hospital leadership to enhance quality of care and patient satisfaction.
• Manage staff hiring, orientation, evaluations, and professional development.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of departmental performance and implement process improvements.
• Serve as a professional role model, clinical resource, and liaison between nursing staff and medical leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care Emergency Department experience required
• Prior Charge RN or supervisory experience within the last year strongly preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 1 year of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire

Skills or Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities under pressure
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage teams in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.