Nurse Manager - Pediatric Emergency
Universal Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The Pediatric Emergency Nurse Manager is responsible for managing daily clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and performance improvement initiatives. This leader collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in pediatric emergency services while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and teamwork.
Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput.
Leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff through performance management, education, and mentorship.
Ensures delivery of age-appropriate, evidence-based emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Monitors patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
Partners with physicians and leadership to improve patient experience, outcomes, and departmental performance.
Manages scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental budgets.
Coordinates hiring, onboarding, retention, and staff engagement initiatives.
Responds to escalated patient, family, or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Supports emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and departmental readiness plans.
Leads quality improvement projects and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
DC RN License required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of Pediatric Emergency or Emergency Department nursing experience.
Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of pediatric emergency standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement practices.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Our ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. The Pediatric Emergency Nurse Manager is responsible for managing daily clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and performance improvement initiatives. This leader collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellence in pediatric emergency services while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and teamwork.
Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput.
Leads, coaches, and develops nursing staff through performance management, education, and mentorship.
Ensures delivery of age-appropriate, evidence-based emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Monitors patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.
Partners with physicians and leadership to improve patient experience, outcomes, and departmental performance.
Manages scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental budgets.
Coordinates hiring, onboarding, retention, and staff engagement initiatives.
Responds to escalated patient, family, or operational concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Supports emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and departmental readiness plans.
Leads quality improvement projects and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
DC RN License required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 3-5 years of Pediatric Emergency or Emergency Department nursing experience.
Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of pediatric emergency standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement practices.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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