Executive Director of Emergency Services and Critical Care

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Emergency Services and Critical Care is a key hospital management and leadership position responsible for translating hospital objectives, policies, and procedures into actions for the Patient Care Services division. The role has delegated authority for patient care units, including medical, surgical, and critical care units, with respiratory services added as the facility grows. Responsibilities are centered on patient care management, personnel management, education, and unit management. The position also supports patient and family education, accurate documentation, consultations and follow-up, supply management, patient satisfaction, nursing leadership development, and the operational and financial management of assigned cost centers. The role reviews and updates inpatient clinical policies and procedures annually and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field; graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least 3 years in a director position overseeing multiple units in an acute care hospital setting.
Previous inpatient unit management experience.
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including direct management of multiple hospital departments.
Strong management skills, with experience in change management and developing consensus among independent parties.
Knowledge of organizational chain of command and appropriate decision-making practices.
Knowledge of patient flow improvement, with a track record of improving HCAHPS, quality, and emergency department flow measures.
Knowledge of strategic and financial planning and management.
Knowledge of standards related to clinical practice.
Delegation skills.
Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations.
Strong attention to detail and computer skills.
Ability to act as a change agent.
Commitment to advancing nursing practice and the nursing profession.
Commitment to staff education and development.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families about disease processes and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation.
Perform patient follow-up and consultations.
Order and maintain medical supplies within budget.
Participate in professional growth through educational programs and workshops.
Assist with clerical duties to support smooth office operations.
Promote and maintain high levels of patient satisfaction in all clinical areas.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce turnover and improve onboarding of new hires.
Facilitate leadership development and mentoring in nursing.
Monitor and maintain compliance with budgets in assigned cost centers.
Prepare monthly variance reports with appropriate action plans.
Facilitate annual budget reviews and capital reviews for assigned cost centers.
Review and update inpatient clinical policies and procedures annually.
Translate hospital objectives, policies, and procedures for the Patient Care Services division and implement effective actions.
Manage patient care, personnel, education, and unit operations for assigned patient care units.
Perform other duties as assigned.