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Location Address:

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $95,388.80Maximum Offer $149,364.80

Summary:

Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Nurse Manager to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: YesWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

As the Emergency Department (ED)Nursing Manager you will assist the Department Director in planning, directing and coordinating the operational, financial and personnel activities of the designated departments as well as provide clinical and operational leadership for areas assigned.

• Oversee daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring optimal staffing, patient flow, and departmental efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff through coaching, development planning, competency oversight, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and interdisciplinary partners to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor and improve quality, safety, and service excellence outcomes; lead and support process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, budget considerations, and resource utilization for the department.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and inclusive team culture focused on clinical excellence, patient experience, and staff engagement.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and maintain readiness for high‑acuity patient surges.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide patient care support when needed.

Qualifications:

Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

Education: BSN required, MSN preferred.

Experience:

• Direct ED and Critical Care experience preferred.
• Previous Charge nurse or leadership experienced preferred.
• BLS & ACLS required.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services