Nursing Director ER
About The Position
The Nursing Director ER is responsible for the operations of the Emergency Department. The director oversees departmental staffing, scheduling, policies and procedures, personnel performance, budget, equipment and supplies, quality improvement, staff education, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The role manages departmental resources in alignment with organizational strategic and fiscal plans and works with staff, physicians, and leaders throughout HDMC to support communication and continuity of high-quality care. The position reports to the CNO/COO. Hours are Monday through Friday and flexible as required to meet department needs; working a shift on the floor may be required. The position is exempt.
Requirements
- Current California RN license.
- At least 7 years of RN experience in an Emergency Department.
- Charge Nurse and/or Supervisor experience.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Current MICN, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement accountability measure sets selected by Hospital District Leadership, such as Core Measures, HCAHPS, CALNOC, and the California Health Engagement Network (HEN).
- Support participation in and achievement of hospital goals for processes monitored by CMS and Joint Commission Accountability Measures.
- Ensure staff meet annual licensure, certification, and skills-update requirements.
- Develop, revise, and monitor compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Identify departmental performance-improvement indicators and provide data.
- Ensure staff comply with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Recruit and hire staff to meet department needs.
- Maintain effective communication with other departments and medical staff.
- Promote teamwork and staff growth in the work environment.
- Ensure adherence to JCAHO, CMS, and Title 22 regulatory standards.
- Direct staffing and scheduling, anticipate staffing needs, and schedule staff fairly and objectively.
- Evaluate personnel performance and complete written evaluations in a timely manner at required intervals.
- Facilitate the Quality Improvement Program to monitor nursing practice consistently with the District QI plan and Emergency Services Scope of Service.
- Maintain current nursing practice knowledge, attend education programs, and help staff keep their knowledge current.
- Ensure staff attend orientation and education programs; orient new employees to the department before they work independently and offer and support attendance at regular in-services.
- Establish and maintain Emergency Department policies and procedures, taking staff and physician recommendations into consideration.
- Establish and manage the Emergency Department budget, taking staff and physician recommendations into consideration.
- Inspect equipment, supplies, and department cleanliness by rounding on patients and with EVS leadership.
- Maintain cooperation among Emergency Department members.
- Coordinate the Emergency Department schedule and plan appropriate staffing, equipment, and instruments.
- Identify interdepartmental problems and work toward satisfactory solutions.
- Manage departmental resources consistently with organizational strategic and fiscal plans; establish and achieve annual objectives that support the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals, involving employees and other affected parties in planning.
- Collaborate with leaders throughout HDMC to maintain open communication and prioritize continuity and quality of care.
- Collaborate with the immediate supervisor, CNO/COO, to ensure director responsibilities are met and aligned with HDMC strategic goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
