Emergency Department Nurse Manager - Southern Arizona

Emergency Department Nurse Manager

$15k Relo and $20k Sign on Bonus

M-F 8-5

A bilingual person would be greatly appreciated

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, utilize principles of outpatient/emergency care management to provide for the delivery of patient care to individuals and families with emergent/urgent/outpatient needs. Provides administrative direction to development and evaluation of all ER Techs and Nursing personnel assigned to the Emergency and Cardiopulmonary Department. Works with medical staff in the development of standards of care. Contributes to nursing and the organization through support of philosophy and objectives, education efforts and research efforts.

Essential Functions

• Provides for the delivery of safe, economical and efficient nursing care.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Acts as liaison between patient, family, and physician/medical provider.
• Sets specific standards and objectives for the Emergency Department and Outpatient treatment functions of the facility. Recruits, interviews and selects staff accordingly.
• Communicates changes in policy and procedure and other appropriate communication to staff and provides feedback from staff to the Nursing Administration.
• Ensures that care is delivered to each patient according to standard and is documented in the clinical record.
• Monitors patient revenues and expenses, operating expenses, and capital expense items.
• Monitors unit staffing and bases decisions on patient needs and acuity.
• Seeking assistance from an appropriate resource person as necessary in solving clinical and management problems.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies.

Qualifications Standards

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN and/or certificate in nursing specialty preferred.
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in Arizona.
• Two to five years of recent clinical experience in ER Nursing required. Progressive leadership experience and history of positive interactions with various levels of emergency response personnel, medical providers, and staff.
• Competence in the emergency management of patients across the age spectrum.
• Current certification in ACLS, PALS (for PALS, must obtain within 6 months of hire if not current) and CPR. Possess or actively seeking CEN Certification and/or advanced trauma training.
• Good physical and mental health is required because of long periods of standing, walking, and working in a crisis environment.