Director Nursing Operations Emergency Department

Director Nursing Operations Emergency DepartmentJob Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Director, ED Nursing Operations, you will be responsible and accountable for the management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, administration, and nursing service for your areas of oversight. Every day you will ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values, under the guidelines and vision set forth by the Chief Nursing Officer & the Vice President, Patient Care Services. You will create an environment that supports the practice of nursing, nursing retention, and recruitment, and ensure the professional development and competence of your direct reports, along with nursing and other support staff. You will also be responsible for the operational performance of your areas as it relates to care delivery, quality outcomes, budget performance, physician and patient satisfaction, and departmental turnover. To be successful in this role, you will effectively lead and manage all aspects of ED nursing operations, driving quality outcomes, fostering professional development, and optimizing performance across key metrics, all while maintaining an environment that promotes excellent patient care and staff engagement.Identify and participate in the establishment of Nursing and ancillary staff development programs to support the necessary skills needed to provide outstanding care to the patient population of CHI Memorial.Participate in the establishment and annual assurance of competencies for all patient care staff and monitor on an ongoing basis.Establish and maintain high levels of physician satisfaction for all services provided.Identify leadership development opportunities for Nurse Managers and work with the appropriate individuals to establish operational goals related to improving outcomes.Work collaboratively with all departments to achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction.Meet the compliance standards of various regulatory bodies which affect the provision of services, to include the Joint Commission, life safety, state, federal and other regulatory bodies.Job RequirementsRequiredBachelors Other Nursing and five (5) years of healthcare operational experience in nursing leadership role, upon hire andRegistered Nurse: TN, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, upon hire andPreferredMasters Other Nursing, upon hireAdvanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hireWhere You'll WorkCHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Loan Forgiveness ProgramRelocationOn-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hoursOn-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classesBoard Certification View email address on click.appcast.io premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramUnless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.