Director - Emergency Services

AHS - Sherman Medical Center • Sherman, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Emergency Services is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of the Emergency Department. The Director supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care in the department. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. He/she Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit. The Director communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. The Director assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.

Requirements

• Current and valid registered nurse license in the State of Texas.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS upon hire and maintain current.
• TNCC required within 12 months of hire.
• A minimum of three years’ hospital experience providing direct patient care to ICU and/or ER patients.
• A minimum of three years supervisory/management experience required.
• CPI required annually.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• CEN or CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of the Emergency Department.
• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care in the department.
• Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit.
• Effectively utilizes nursing personnel and time for the unit.
• Communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally.
• Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager