Director of Emergency Department

Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Signing Bonus: Negotiable, Relocation Package: Partial, Sign-On Bonus: $35K

Must-Have:

• Current RN license in the state of Iowa at time of hire.
• Current certification in BLS.
• 3-5 years' experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Director of Emergency Services provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services.



SUPERVISOR: Chief Nursing Officer



SUPERVISES: Emergency Department and Regional Mobile Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) Staff

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
• ccepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.
• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.
• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services including evaluation of performance.
• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
• ssumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel.
• ssures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
• Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.
• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities.
• Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.
• Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures that the facility is meeting all state requirements for trauma designation.
• ssures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates and others.
• bility to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.
• bility to maintain accurate records and reports questionable practices.
• Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate personnel.
• Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
• Strong orientation to deadline and detail.
• Frequent public speaking/training expected.
• Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.
• Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.
• bility to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• bility to collect, analyze and present data.

EDUCATION:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field, or AD in nursing with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in baccalaureate program.
• Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years' experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.