About Vista Medical Center:
Vista Medical Center is a community-focused hospital committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout Waukegan and the surrounding areas. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Manager to lead our fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department.
The ED Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily operations, supervision, and coordination of all clinical activities within the Emergency Department. This leadership role works closely with staff, physicians, and hospital administration to ensure quality patient care, staff development, regulatory compliance, and departmental efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and direction to nursing and support staff in the Emergency Department.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and best practices.
Foster a patient-centered care environment that emphasizes safety, compassion, and efficiency.
Oversee scheduling, staffing, and performance evaluations of ED personnel.
Collaborate with other department leaders to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in strategic planning for the ED.
Serve as a mentor and resource for clinical staff; promote professional development and education.
Qualifications:
Current Illinois RN license (required).
BSN required; MSN or Master's in Healthcare Administration preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in Emergency Services, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required; TNCC preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Why Join Vista Medical Center?
Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in your community
Vista Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, accessible care to individuals and families throughout Lake County. Through its acute care hospital, outpatient centers, and Vista Physician Group clinics, Vista delivers a comprehensive range of medical services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Vista Medical Center East is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to a full-service Cardiac Catheterization Lab, providing advanced emergency, cardiac, and critical care services close to home. Our specialty services span primary care, women’s health, oncology navigation, pulmonology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated and continuous care within our system.
Our goal is to focus on the primary health needs of our community to best serve the individuals and families who rely on us. We operate through a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care model that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and continuity. Primary care providers, specialists, nurses, care navigators, rehabilitation teams, and supportive services work together to coordinate treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, offering guidance and compassionate support from diagnosis through recovery and long-term wellness.
We extend our impact in the community through partnerships that address health and wellness needs, bridge gaps in care, and improve access to essential services. Through coordinated resources, education, and referral pathways, Vista works alongside local organizations to strengthen community health and well-being.
Guided by compassion and a shared commitment to patient well-being, Vista Health System continues to care for our community with dignity, respect, and a consistent focus on healing and support.
