Nursing Director ER

Conifer Health Solutions•Joshua Tree, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operations of the Emergency Department. The Nursing Director ER will implement the selection of accountability measure sets, assure participation and achievement of hospital goals in processes monitored by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission Accountability Measures. They will ensure all staff meet annual requirements for licensure, certifications, and skills updates, and develop/revise and monitor compliance of policies and procedures for departmental operations. The role involves identifying department indicators for performance improvement, ensuring staff comply with National Patient Safety Goals, and recruiting and hiring staff to meet department needs. The Director will maintain effective communication with other departments and medical staff, foster a work environment that promotes teamwork and staff growth, and ensure adherence to JCAHO, CMS, and Title 22 regulatory standards. Directs staffing and scheduling, evaluates personnel performance, and facilitates the Quality Improvement Program to monitor nursing practice. The Director remains current in nursing practice, assures staff attendance at orientation and education programs, and establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the Emergency Department. They also establish and manage the budget for the Emergency Department, inspect the use and condition of equipment and supplies, and maintain a spirit of cooperation. The Director coordinates the Emergency Department schedule, plans appropriate staffing, equipment, and instruments, identifies interdepartmental problems, and manages department resources consistent with the organization’s strategic and fiscal plans. Annual objectives for the department are established and achieved, and employees and other affected parties are involved in the department planning process. The Director collaborates with leaders throughout HDMC to ensure open communication and continuity of care, and collaborates with their immediate supervisor, CNO/COO, to ensure all responsibilities are met and aligned with strategic goals.

Requirements

Current California RN License
Minimum 7 years RN experience in Emergency department
Charge Nurse and/or Supervisor Experience
Associates Degree in Nursing
Current MICN, ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred
Bachelor’s in Nursing

Responsibilities

Implement the selection of accountability measure sets selected by the Hospital District Leadership (Example, Core Measures, HCAHPS, CALNOC, CA Heath Engagement Network (HEN).
Assure participation and achievement of hospital goals in processes monitored by Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission Accountability Measures.
Ensures all staff meet annual requirements for licensure, certifications, and skills updates.
Develops / revises and monitors compliance of policies and procedures for departmental operations.
Identifies department indicators for performance improvement and provides data.
Ensures staff comply with National Patient Safety Goals.
Recruits and hires staff to meet department needs.
Maintains effective communication with other departments, and medical staff.
Maintains a work environment that promotes team work and staff growth.
Knowledge of JCAHO, CMS and Title 22 regulatory standards are adhered to at all times.
Directs staffing and scheduling department by anticipating needs to ensure adequate staffing patterns and schedules staff in a fair, objective manner.
Evaluates personnel performance and provides written documentation at required intervals. All performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
Facilitates Quality Improvement Program to monitor nursing practice in department. Monitoring is consistent with District QI plan and the Scope of Service in Emergency Services.
Remains current in nursing practice by attending education programs. Displays an awareness of current theory and assists staff in keeping current in knowledge.
Assures staff attendance at orientation and education programs. All new employees are oriented to service of department prior to being scheduled independently. Regular in-services are offered and attended.
Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for Emergency Department and the recommendations of the staff and physicians are taken into consideration. Policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and adhered to as required.
Establishes and attends to budget for Emergency Department and the recommendations of the staff and physicians are taken into consideration.
Inspects use and condition of equipment and supplies, and cleanliness of department by rounding on patients and/with EVS leadership.
Maintains a spirit of cooperation among all members of Emergency Department.
Coordinates the Emergency department schedule, plans appropriate staffing, equipment and instruments needed.
Identifies interdepartmental problems and works towards satisfactory solutions.
Manages resources of the department consistent with the organization’s strategic plan and fiscal plans.
Annual objectives for the department are established and achieved that support the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and goals. Employees and other effected parties are involved in the department planning process.
Collaborates with leaders throughout HDMC to ensure the lines of communication remain open and the continuity of care and high quality of care remains a priority at HDMC.
Collaborate with immediate supervisor, CNO/COO to ensure all responsibilities of the director are being met and are in line with the strategic goals of HDMC.