ED Manager Nursing
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Mesa, AZ, 85212
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 54.76-81.45 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.
Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals.
To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.
- Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
- Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
- Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
- Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.
Required
- Bachelors Of Science Nursing or equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of ED nursing experience.
- One (1) year of leadership experience.
- Registered Nurse: AZ License.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital, we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health, social and support services in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. As part of our team, you will provide clinical expertise, support, and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also, you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.
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Frequently asked questions
Mesa, AZ has a growing healthcare sector with moderate competition for ED Nurse Manager roles. The demand stems from expanding hospital services and community health initiatives, making leadership positions like ED Nursing Manager valuable yet requiring strong clinical and managerial expertise to stand out.
In Arizona, holding certifications such as Arizona RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS significantly improves employability for ED Nursing Manager roles. These credentials align with state regulations and hospital standards, demonstrating readiness to manage emergency care teams effectively.
An effective Manager Nurse excels in clear communication, quick decision-making under pressure, and fostering team development. They balance clinical acumen with administrative skills, ensuring patient safety while motivating nurses toward continuous improvement in high-stress ED environments.
Days involve coordinating nursing shifts based on past utilization, monitoring staff performance metrics, guiding clinical procedures, and resolving emergent unit challenges. Balancing operational oversight with direct patient care support ensures smooth ED function and team readiness.
Mesa’s healthcare providers often promote from within ED Nursing roles, offering pathways to senior management or specialized clinical leadership. Pursuing advanced certifications and leadership experience accelerates advancement into positions like Nurse Operations Manager or Nursing Program Manager.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate care and leadership development, providing ED Nurse Managers with robust support networks and opportunities to influence patient-centered policies. Their focus on humankindness creates a nurturing work culture for clinical leaders.
ED Nurse Managers at Catholic Health Initiatives play a pivotal role by fostering empathetic care teams and implementing best practices aligned with the mission. They ensure clinical excellence while nurturing a respectful, patient-focused environment reflective of the organization’s core values.
In Mesa, AZ, ED Nurse Managers typically earn between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and the employing hospital’s scale. This range reflects competitive compensation for nursing leadership roles within the region’s growing medical infrastructure.
Critical skills include advanced clinical knowledge, conflict resolution, staff mentorship, and operational planning. Proficiency in emergency protocols (BLS, ACLS, PALS) combined with leadership experience ensures effective decision-making and team management under pressure.