Nursing Director ER

Prominent Career Solutions•Joshua Tree, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Director ER is responsible for the operations of the Emergency Department. The director manages department staffing, scheduling, personnel performance, policies and procedures, quality improvement, education, equipment and supplies, and budget in alignment with the organization’s strategic and fiscal plans. The role promotes teamwork and staff growth, supports continuity and quality of care, and collaborates with leaders throughout HDMC and with the immediate supervisor, CNO/COO. The director implements accountability measures selected by Hospital District Leadership and supports achievement of hospital goals monitored by CMS and The Joint Commission. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and annual staff licensure, certification, and skills requirements. The director also establishes departmental objectives and involves employees and other affected parties in planning.

Requirements

Current California RN license.
Minimum of 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.

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 monitored by CMS and The Joint Commission.
Ensure staff meet annual licensure, certification, and skills-update requirements.
Develop, revise, and monitor compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Identify department performance-improvement indicators and provide data.
Ensure staff comply with National Patient Safety Goals and applicable JCAHO, CMS, and Title 22 standards.
Recruit and hire staff to meet department needs.
Maintain effective communication with other departments and medical staff, and foster teamwork and staff growth.
Direct staffing and scheduling by anticipating needs, ensuring adequate staffing patterns, and scheduling staff fairly and objectively.
Evaluate personnel performance and complete written evaluations at required intervals and in a timely manner.
Facilitate the Quality Improvement Program to monitor nursing practice in accordance with the District QI plan and Emergency Services Scope of Service.
Remain current in nursing practice, attend educational programs, and help staff maintain current knowledge.
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, considering staff and physician recommendations.
Establish and attend to the Emergency Department budget, considering staff and physician recommendations.
Inspect equipment and supplies and monitor departmental cleanliness by rounding with patients and/or EVS leadership.
Promote cooperation among Emergency Department members and resolve interdepartmental problems.
Coordinate the Emergency Department schedule and plan appropriate staffing, equipment, and instruments.
Manage departmental resources in accordance with organizational strategic and fiscal plans.
Establish and achieve annual departmental objectives that support the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals, involving employees and other affected parties in planning.
Collaborate with HDMC leaders to maintain open communication and prioritize continuity and high quality of care.
Collaborate with the immediate supervisor, CNO/COO, to ensure the director’s responsibilities are met and aligned with HDMC strategic goals.