University of Washington
NURSE MANAGER - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Req #: 245132
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Job Location Detail: 1550 North 115th Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Posting Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $12,500 - $15,500 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20240419-a11y.pdf)
UW Medical Center-Northwest
has an outstanding opportunity for an
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours where needed
ABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
Nurse Manager
to lead our 22-bed Emergency Department.
As a
Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities
, a designated
Primary Stroke Center
, and a hospital expanding specialty services in
obstetrics, oncology, and behavioral health
, our ED is the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care.
We are proud to be part of UW Medicine - an acclaimed healthcare system with 7 Magnet Recognition Designations and a reputation for outstanding patient care. UW Medicine was the first Magnet-recognized organization in the USA, and many of our staff are Daisy Award Winners and Rose Award Winners.
We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth and development is shared by all.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This leader will lead a dynamic team of ED RNs, ED Medical Assistants, and administrative support staff, ensuring timely, evidence-based care delivery in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
The Nurse Manager fosters a supportive, collaborate work environment where shared governance is the norm, innovation is encouraged, and a healthy work environment is the established standard.
This position is ideal for a confident and compassionate nurse leader who thrives in complexity and values interdisciplinary collaboration.
The successful candidate will shape the future of emergency care in a department positioned for growth in trauma, specialty medicine, and advanced emergency services — all within a hospital on its
Magnet journey
.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide dynamic leadership to a team of 90+ staff, including ED nurses, medical assistants/techs, and program operations support staff
Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork through coaching, mentorship, and shared leadership
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care consistent with current emergency and trauma best practices
Monitor patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, and ancillary departments to improve care coordination and integrate new service lines, including oncology, into emergency workflows
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting bodies’ regulations
Lead and participate in quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and root cause analyses
Work closely with trauma program leadership to uphold Level IV trauma designation standards, monitor trauma QI targets, prepare presentations, ensure staff readiness, and participate in trauma-related education and drills
Support onboarding, education, and continuous learning
Promote a culture of safety by actively identifying risks, addressing patient and staff concerns, and participating in incident investigations
Monitor department budget, and manage staffing ratios, supply usage, and equipment needs
Propose cost-effective strategies that support quality patient care
Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
Ensure readiness for mass casualty incidents, disaster response, and surge capacity
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
4 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, which includes at least 2 years of Emergency Department management experience
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring
Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
and
Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest)
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Job Location Detail: 1550 North 115th Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Posting Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $12,500 - $15,500 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20240419-a11y.pdf)
UW Medical Center-Northwest
has an outstanding opportunity for an
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours where needed
ABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
Nurse Manager
to lead our 22-bed Emergency Department.
As a
Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities
, a designated
Primary Stroke Center
, and a hospital expanding specialty services in
obstetrics, oncology, and behavioral health
, our ED is the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care.
We are proud to be part of UW Medicine - an acclaimed healthcare system with 7 Magnet Recognition Designations and a reputation for outstanding patient care. UW Medicine was the first Magnet-recognized organization in the USA, and many of our staff are Daisy Award Winners and Rose Award Winners.
We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth and development is shared by all.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This leader will lead a dynamic team of ED RNs, ED Medical Assistants, and administrative support staff, ensuring timely, evidence-based care delivery in a fast-paced, unionized environment.
The Nurse Manager fosters a supportive, collaborate work environment where shared governance is the norm, innovation is encouraged, and a healthy work environment is the established standard.
This position is ideal for a confident and compassionate nurse leader who thrives in complexity and values interdisciplinary collaboration.
The successful candidate will shape the future of emergency care in a department positioned for growth in trauma, specialty medicine, and advanced emergency services — all within a hospital on its
Magnet journey
.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide dynamic leadership to a team of 90+ staff, including ED nurses, medical assistants/techs, and program operations support staff
Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork through coaching, mentorship, and shared leadership
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care consistent with current emergency and trauma best practices
Monitor patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, and ancillary departments to improve care coordination and integrate new service lines, including oncology, into emergency workflows
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting bodies’ regulations
Lead and participate in quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and root cause analyses
Work closely with trauma program leadership to uphold Level IV trauma designation standards, monitor trauma QI targets, prepare presentations, ensure staff readiness, and participate in trauma-related education and drills
Support onboarding, education, and continuous learning
Promote a culture of safety by actively identifying risks, addressing patient and staff concerns, and participating in incident investigations
Monitor department budget, and manage staffing ratios, supply usage, and equipment needs
Propose cost-effective strategies that support quality patient care
Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
Ensure readiness for mass casualty incidents, disaster response, and surge capacity
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
4 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, which includes at least 2 years of Emergency Department management experience
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring
Northwest Outpatient Medical Center
and
Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest)
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.