RN Program Manager Acute/ER/Trauma

Job Title: RN Program Manager Acute/ER/Trauma
Location: Wrangell, AK
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift
Salary Range: $105,000 $146,000 annually
Position Urgency: Normal
Shift Information: Days | No holiday coverage required
Sub Specialty: Nursing Manager/Director

Position Summary:

Seeking a dynamic and experienced RN Program Manager to lead and manage its Acute Care, Emergency, and Trauma Services. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, staff development, program quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the highest level of care for patients across acute, emergency, and trauma settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct daily workflow, staffing, training, and development within the Emergency Room and Acute Care departments
• Serve as liaison between the hospital and local EMS and trauma referral centers
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to trauma care and emergency preparedness
• Monitor and improve the clinical and financial performance of the trauma and acute care programs
• Facilitate department staff meetings and QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) programs
• Investigate and resolve patient, physician, and staff concerns
• Conduct annual staff performance reviews and implement plans for improvement as needed
• Analyze patient volumes, quality metrics, and satisfaction scores to drive improvement initiatives
• Maintain departmental dashboards and meet performance benchmarks related to People, Service, Quality, Finance, and Leadership
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and state/federal regulations
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support department coverage

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required or enrolled in a BSN program with completion within 2 years
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another U.S. state (must apply for AK license before start date)
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) required within 2 years of hire
• Clinical competency must be demonstrated within 3 months of hire

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Room nursing experience in a similarly sized hospital
• 23 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of trauma, emergency, and acute care nursing practices
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and team management skills
• Ability to educate and mentor nursing staff
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of care
• Proficient in planning and analyzing budgets, performance metrics, and staffing needs
• Ability to respond effectively in high-stress medical environments

Additional Information:

• Travel Required: No
• Relocation Assistance: Not specified
• Holiday Coverage: Not required
• Bilingual: Not required
• Submission Limit: 3 candidates per agency
• Position Urgency: Normal
• Employment Type: W-2 only (1099 not accepted)

About the Facility:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive leadership team in a meaningful role that blends clinical practice, program management, and operational leadership.

To apply, please send your current resume to [email protected] and reference job MED284387.