Supervisor, Emergency Department

Title: Supervisor, Emergency Department

Site: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53215

*Comprehensive Relocation Assistance available*

WHO WE ARE: Advocate Health is the nation’s third largest, nonprofit healthcare enterprise. In December of 2022, four mission driven health systems came together to do more, be better, and go faster to provide equitable care for all in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin:

• Atrium Health
• Advocate Health Care
• Aurora Health Care
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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ogether, we operate 68 hospitals and over 1K ambulatory centers. We support the careers of 155K team members, 42K nurses, 21K physicians who care for 6M patients annually. Our combined $6B in community benefits enables us to foster healthier communities.

Come explore the enterprise whose accolades include: “Top Workplaces”, “Top 100 Hospitals”, “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care”, “Top Diversity Organization”, “Best Places to work for Women and Diverse Managers”, and “System for Change Award”.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Supervises the day-to-day activities of staff in the Emergency Department. Ensures adequate staffing of nursing and ancillary services personnel. Coordinates staff and resources to ensure cohesive, high quality patient care. Responsible for the efficient flow of patients in the Emergency Department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expedites patient flow through monitoring and assessing ED resources (personnel, equipment, and rooms). Collaborates with Clinical Nursing Coordinator/House Supervisor to facilitate bed placement issues.
• Acts as liaison between the unit, ancillary services, management, and department heads.
• Prepares staffing schedule, determining service assignments for staff based on knowledge, skill and ability. Makes ongoing evaluations of staffing needs in the department in collaboration with the manager.
• Educates staff on changes to policies and procedures.
• Works with vendors and coordinates in-services regarding new equipment. Participates in product trials for new equipment and submits recommendations for management review.
• Promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in nursing within an emergency department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to orchestrate several functions and/or resources to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with physicians, patients, and other health care staff.
• Ability to work effectively and responsibly without immediate, direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including making group presentations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.

Taking care of our team members and leaders is a top priority. We strive to develop and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and thrives. Supporting careers and professional development is one facet of caring for our leaders through structured leadership onboarding, enhanced tuition reimbursement, progressive developmental programs, succession planning and mentoring performance excellence. Competitive compensation, eligible annual incentive plans and comprehensive health care packages are top of mind to care for your financial health and well-being. If needed, our comprehensive relocation package helps get you here.