Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Norton Sound Health Corp•Nome, AK

19h•$61 - $83

About The Position

The Nurse Manager manages the operations of the Emergency Department and Fast Track, plans, coordinates, and delivers excellent emergency care, and directs assigned employees. The role provides work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation, and corrective action in accordance with NSHC's mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The manager is expected to uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values and comply with its policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules. The position oversees departmental staffing and performance, budget and resource planning, standards and procedures, and coordination with medical providers to integrate treatment programs. It supports departmental goals for optimal emergency patient outcomes and participates in organizational patient-care improvement, consortium, medical staff, and safety and security activities. Work takes place in standard office and clinical environments, may involve exposure to latex, biohazard, or other harmful substances, and includes minimal travel, sometimes by aircraft, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or boat. Work may also take place outdoors in inclement weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
Five years of experience working as a Registered Nurse with emergency experience.
Three years of experience in a nursing leadership role.
Alaska RN License.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications updated within one year.
Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards for critical access hospitals.
Knowledge of standards and practices for emergency care delivery.
Ability to track measurements and achieve results.
Ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff.
Ability to recommend and implement patient-focused change.
General knowledge of typical office technologies, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Patient/customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to manage time and organize work efficiently, follow policies and instructions, communicate with supervisors, and protect patient/customer confidentiality.
Ability to use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment; sit for more than half the workday; bend, stretch, twist, crouch, and/or reach; lift or carry 25 to 50 pounds unaided; push or pull using up to moderate force; and see and hear with normal acuity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Flight, paramedic, and grants experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Emergency Department and Fast Track operations and coordinate delivery of emergency care.
Select, schedule, train, manage performance of, and discipline assigned staff.
Promote a safe and productive work environment and staff commitment to NSHC’s mission, vision, and values.
Oversee the departmental budget, forecast needs, allocate resources, and take corrective action as needed.
Use hospital data and trends to make decisions and recommendations to administration.
Review and revise standards and procedures and coordinate medical providers to integrate treatment programs.
Execute departmental goals to ensure optimal outcomes for the emergency patient population.
Participate in NSHC Improving Patient Care efforts, Health Consortium, HSPIC, QPIC, Medical Staff, and Safety/Security Committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values and comply with its policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules.