Executive Director Emergency Department

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

20h

About The Position

The Executive Director Emergency Department strategically develops and implements the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit and provides direction and oversight for its business operations and fiscal management. The position has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of the Emergency Department. The Executive Director facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the department.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration; equivalent experience or education may be substituted for the Master’s Degree requirement.
• Eight years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, preferably in a university-affiliated tertiary care facility, including at least three years in management, or experience as Director of the Emergency Department in a medical center.
• Ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Effective communication, organization, and team-building skills.
• Strong strategic and analytic ability.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit.
• Provide direction and oversight for Emergency Department business operations and fiscal management.
• Manage, administer, and support the organizational development of the Emergency Department on a 24-hour basis.
• Facilitate quality patient care and patient safety within the Emergency Department.

What This Job Offers

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