Nurse Director Emergency Department

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Department Job Description Summary Directs nursing service activities for the assigned unit. Has a 24 hour a day, seven days a week responsibility for the nursing operations within the respective unit. Ensures the highest level of clinical quality, customer service and cost effectiveness. Integrates the assigned areas of responsibility into the Medical Center's philosophy, mission and vision. Establishes the annual operating goals and objectives for the assigned unit based on the Medical Center's needs and challenges. Makes sure the nursing unit efforts are aligned with the Medical Director and Top Management goals and objectives. Participates in / and or leads cross functional teams and is willing to make rapid and sound changes for the Medical Center to be a National and International leader in clinical outcomes. Plans, organizes and directs activities of the assigned unit through the management of the team leaders and supervisors. Prepares the unit annual operating and capital expense budget for the assigned unit. Works in conjunction with nursing administration to identify upcoming expenses. Anticipates and implements the purchase and / or replacement of equipment using input from staff and physicians. Maintains budgetary / fiscal practices within provisions. Periodically monitors budget expenses, identifies variances and reports as appropriate. Implements alternate solutions for the nursing unit to comply with budget. Organizes the establishment of new programs and / or the re-modeling of existing programs to achieve the unit and Medical Center goals. Ensures all processes and procedures provide for consistent, timely, high quality and cost effective clinical results. Responsible for maintaining and improving clinical care within the assigned unit towards the goal of being rated among the best in the United States. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining all appropriate licenses and accreditations, timely reporting of incidents, with the appropriate peer review, correction of issues leading up to incidents in a timely and appropriate manner, and monitoring of compliance through safety / other regulations established by the respective regulatory/accreditation agencies. Creates, integrates and initiates new concepts and practices to improve patient and family care as well as physician and employee satisfaction. Provides leadership in complex and / or stressful situations, counsels staff and / or physicians based on factual and objective information. Ensures timely and appropriate actions for resolution. Actively participates in Medical Center re-organization initiatives, as required by top management. Proactively makes necessary changes to complete any departmental changes with minimal impact to patients, physicians and employees. Identifies staffing patterns to cover the unit's needs around the clock. Sets and monitors staff schedules in relation to patient acuity, census, technology and resources management to meet budgetary needs. Acts as a focal communication point with other departments. Coordinates and integrates inter-departmental services. Assesses and improves the services provided within the unit by implementing the Performance Improvement program. Monitors and enforces the activities related to performance improvement and quality control. Participates in cross-organizational activities to improve the performance of the unit and share the learning with the team. Supports the database information system. Maintains current knowledge of the system - understands data entry, maintenance and reporting. Ensures the maintenance of the appropriate documentation as required by professional and Medical Center standards Establishes and maintains Medical Center safety and compliance policies. Qualifications License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse with an active State of Florida License. BLS and ACLS required. Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and / or health care related services preferred. Master's Degree and national certification in specialty preferred. Experience Two years experience in nursing at management level. Benefits We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Certification Degree Requirements: #J-18808-Ljbffr