Director of Nursing Emergency Services & Critical Care

Prime Healthcare • Huntington Beach, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of ER/ICU is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the planning, organization, direction, coordination, and evaluation of all critical care nursing service functions. The Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with organizational standards.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS upon hire and maintain current.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
• Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator.
• Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.
• Oversees the provision of patient care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients.
• Interacts with outside agencies, patients and patients' families/significant other(s) to provide comprehensive care.
• Provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients seeking emergency care.

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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