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Emergency Department Nurse Manager – Middletown, DE

Are you a dynamic nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our innovative stand-alone Middletown Emergency Department and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community. This is your opportunity to shape the future of emergency services in a technologically advanced, patient-centered environment.

About Our State-of-the-Art Emergency Department

Our full-service, free-standing ED offers:

• 22 modern treatment rooms
• 24/7 staffing with board-certified emergency physicians and experienced ED nurses
• Dedicated on-site laboratory with walk-in hours (7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
• Comprehensive imaging services
• Care designed to address the most frequent emergency needs with efficiency and compassion

Key Responsibilities

As the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, you will:

Leadership & Operations

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Prioritize, manage, and delegate leadership responsibilities effectively
• Promote a Relationship-Based Care model across the unit
• Conduct routine leader rounds to support visibility, teamwork, and care quality

Quality, Safety & Practice

• Lead unit-level quality and safety initiatives
• Foster nursing autonomy and professional governance
• Implement innovative leadership strategies to drive clinical excellence

Staffing & Workforce Development

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and PTO allocation based on census needs
• Maintain cost-effective position control
• Interview, hire, and support staff development
• Coach, counsel, and evaluate team members in accordance with policy
• Maintain accurate staff records, including licensure and certifications

Communication & Collaboration

• Hold monthly staff meetings and ensure consistent communication
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and other departments
• Build strong, professional relationships across the organization

Financial Management

• Partner with leadership to develop and manage the unit budget

What We Offer

• A robust healthcare package of medical, dental and eyecare on day one!
• Competitive compensation with generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with defined contributions
• A mission-driven, supportive culture
• The chance to significantly impact patients, families, and the community

Requirements

• RN from an accredited nursing program
• BSN and Master’s degree (or BS + MSN)
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical and leadership experience
• Professional nursing specialty certification (required)
• Nurse Executive Certification (preferred)

Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Apr 7, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/