Director of Emergency Services

Opelousas General Health System • Opelousas, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Chief Nursing Officer with patient care supervision, management activities, staff development, and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for infant through geriatric patients. Works in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Associate's degree)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• 5 years of experience
• Management Experience as an RN
• Broad hospital clinical experience
• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelor's degree)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Provides daily operational resource management including supplies and equipment, as well as rendering clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Demonstrates behavior appropriate for a professional role model.
• Demonstrates leadership skills through involvement in unit activities.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Provides for the delivery of patient care through the utilization of the nursing process.
• Directs and guides patient / family teaching.
• Directs and guides ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
• Assists in the orientation, skills development, and evaluation of nursing personnel.
• Develops plans for staffing and programs of area.
• Analyzes nursing services to improve quality of patient care and obtain maximum utilization of staff time and abilities.
• Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for employment; follow progressive discipline program, and makes recommendations for interventions / terminations.
• Develops and implements clinical, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Serves as liaison between administrative / medical staff.
• Promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts.
• Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention.
• Provides leadership and oversight throughout the emergency and disaster planning process to include developing corresponding mitigation strategies as well as emergency / disaster response and recovery plans.
• Plans and implements strategies and processes to maximize efficiency and meet objectives.
• Sets annual goals for the department and monitors progress of goal achievement through the LEM.
• Organizes the functions of the department and allocates use of available resources.
• Staffs department appropriately according to productivity standards.
• Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff.
• Monitors staff performance including goal setting and performance reviews.
• Establishes and maintain departmental controls.
• Formulates and enforces department policies and practices.
• Coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
• Facilitates the preparation and analysis of reports.
• Reviews various performance metrics (i.e., financial, HCAHPS, employee engagement survey) to monitor and measure results, productivity & goal progress.
• Responsible for the achievement of department productivity and quality goals.
• Engages in and implements the Journey to Excellence tactics for the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree