Nurse Manager, Emergency Department, Potsdam, NY

Job Title: Nurse Manager

Department: Emergency Department                   

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital                       

Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours

Schedule:  8-hour day shifts, 8 am -4 pm

SUMMARY: Assesses plans, organizes, and evaluates the delivery of patient care and services related to aligned area patient populations. Provide fiscal management and administrative leadership to of all nursing personnel with a focus on teamwork and professionalism. Ensures that quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act and standards of the hospital and nursing department. Responsible for driving quality changes and evidence-based practice across multiple clinical areas. Provide leadership for all Service Excellence and Customer Service efforts and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a resource to members of the nursing staff in evidenced based clinical practice and documentation.
• Serve as a professional role model and public relations representative to patients, their families and significant others.
• Provides leadership, supervision, guidance and development for staff, articulating and demonstrating an expectation for continuous quality improvement, as well as continually supporting and exhibiting company values and service standards. Identifies and provides growth opportunities for staff.
• Responsible for assisting in the development, management and allocation of fiscal resources and annual budgets.
• Assist in the annual evaluation and professional development of nursing and clinical staff.
• Work with managers and staff to ensure the smooth operations of units on a daily basis with an emphasis on timely conflict resolution.
• Acts as a hospital liaison to all external referral agencies and organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• For those hired after 4/20/2026 Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. If, Bachelor's of Science in Nursing is not held, enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire date is required.
• 3 years of recent progressive experience in leading a nursing team.
• Nurse Manager or Management Experience.
• Active NYS licensure as RN.
• American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification.
• For those hired after 4/20/2026, National certification in Med/Surg or ICU or Nursing Administration within 1 year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• National certification, AHA PALS Provider certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Med/Surg or ICU experience.
• Knowledge of clinical best practice and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to build effective partnering relationships with all levels of hospital, medical and allied health professional staffs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidiscipline and medical staff.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to problem solve in a proactive manner using sound judgment based on facts and clinical knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, flexibility, respect and ability to make decisions.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$95,000.00 - $140,000.00

CITY:

Potsdam

POSTAL CODE:

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.