Emergency Department Manager

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily and overall operation of the Emergency Department, including staff performance, patient care processes and outcomes, patient/family satisfaction, and prudent resource management. The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Requirements

Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
Strong nursing knowledge and skills in clinical area(s) of responsibility
Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing or related field or complete within two years
Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire
Five years experience in acute care hospital in past 10 years
Two years managerial or leadership experience in past 5 years
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment

Nice To Haves

CCRN or CEN certification preferred
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card preferred
Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred
Specialty certification in area of responsibility preferred

Responsibilities

Continually assesses process and effectiveness of overall patient care on the unit
Selects and supervises unit staff
Monitors and evaluates staff performance/competency on an ongoing basis and in collaboration with the employee
Recognizes employee’s strengths
Identifies employee’s work-related needs and goals
Develops performance improvement plans, as needed
When necessary, is able to initiate and follow through with disciplinary processes
In collaboration with unit staff and Clinical & Professional Development staff, identifies and develops plans to address staff learning/competency improvement needs
Acts as a clinical resource for staff
Develops unit-specific policies, procedures, and clinical competencies using evidence-based standards of care
Prepares and monitors unit budget(s)/productivity. Identifies cost-effective systems needed to support the business of the department, taking into account business trends, resource availability, and changes in patient mix
Interacts with patients, seeks staff input, and analyzes unit patient satisfaction data to identify areas for improvement
Ensures unit performance conforms with hospital-wide quality and patient safety goals
Develops, monitors, and evaluates unit-specific quality improvement indicators, in collaboration with Quality Division
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with unit co-workers, physicians, vendors, other departments and members of the healthcare team
Facilitates participation of unit staff in evaluation of new products and equipment, as appropriate/requested
Collaborates with Director and other managers to assess overall staffing patterns, need for RN contract services
Investigates and addresses unit-specific physician complaints, seeks assistance from Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer when indicated