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Job description
Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a leader in a dynamic Emergency Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a specialized team within a community hospital setting, focusing on enhancing departmental culture, accountability, and operational excellence. You'll be part of a supportive leadership team, with the chance to mentor staff and shape the future direction of the department.
Position Highlights
Leadership opportunity at a community hospital's ED
Manage approximately 25-30 RNs in a specialized environment
Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 AM-4:30 PM or 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
On-call availability required for operational issues after hours
Supported by Nurse Supervisors and an Administrative Assistant
Direct patient care is generally not expected, but candidate should be willing to assist clinically during unusually high-volume situations
EMR: Meditech (hospital planning transition to a more advanced version)
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Emergency Department team effectively
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements
Address performance concerns and enforce standards consistently
Engage with staff and department operations actively
Mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
Requirements
5 years of ED nursing experience
1-2 years of leadership experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director
Strong staff management, coaching, and accountability skills
Excellent documentation and regulatory/compliance oversight experience
Strong personality with proven leadership presence
Must be hands-on, visible, and engaged with staff and department operations
Prior experience in community hospital or smaller specialized environments preferred
This is an opportunity for an experienced ER leader who enjoys building culture, creating accountability, and making a visible impact without the challenges of managing a large, high-volume department. Leadership is highly supportive, the department is generally well staffed, and there is significant opportunity to strengthen processes, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the department.
Pandologic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Health Department Director, Location:Secaucus, NJ-07096
Worksite address
secaucus, NJ, 07096, US
Who can apply
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