Director Adult Emergency Services
Nursing Admin

Saint Peter's is the 5th hospital worldwide to earn Magnet status SIX times in a row. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The Director Adult Emergency Services will:

• Supervise the delivery of patient care on a group of assigned units according to the philosophy of Saint Peter’s University Hospital and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Division.
• In collaboration with the Nurse managers, assess the number and level of personnel needed to deliver the level of patient care needed.
• Ensure that appropriate information is communicated to the oncoming supervisor. This shift report shall include (but not be limited to) the following: individual report on select patients (critical, new admissions, etc.) overall status of each unit, incidents, overview of staffing.
• Provide input for the development of Standards of Practice, Patient Care Standards and Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that Standards of Practice, Patient Care Standards and policies and procedures are followed.
• Communicate and interpret policies to staff, patients and physicians.
• Provide input to the Vice President of Patient Care Services for the development of the philosophy of the department of the goals and objectives of the Nursing Department.
• Acts as a consultant, lend clinical expertise and intervenes as necessary in the assessment and performance of patient care.
• Confers daily with the Nurse Managers regarding the operation of assigned unit(s).
• Promote/establish effective communication between nursing, other Hospital departments and members of the medical staff.
• Ensure the timely completion of evaluations of staff. Ensure appropriate follow-up based on completed evaluations.
• Evaluate the performance of Nurse Manager and provides ongoing mentoring and coaching as necessary.
• Promote open communication between nursing administration and nursing staff. Provides ongoing feedback to the Vice President.
• Report pertinent information regarding patient care problems, personnel problems, progress in pilot projects and nay unusual occurrences to the Vice President.
• Attend assigned and impromptu meetings with related Hospital departments.
• Chair specific nursing committees and provides follow-up date. Reports to the Nursing Executive Committee the activities of committees.
• Present to Vice President for approval, a budget which will allow for adequate personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies for the fiscal year. Implement budget after final approval from Administration.
• Account for budgetary variances on a monthly basis.
• Recommend, initiate or approve requisition of equipment and supplies.
• Continually try to contain cost by educating personnel in proper utilization of equipment and supplies.
• Promote a positive attitude towards the responsibility of adhering to safety standards.
• Promote appropriate responses in a fire, disaster and/or environmental hazard.
• Report incidents promptly, initiate investigative and corrective action and recommend solutions.
• Assist the clinical instructor in arranging for clinical experience for students.
• Initiate, participate in personnel actions, conferring with Vice President concerning promotion, transfer and disciplinary action.
• Participate in the recruitment programs as assigned by the Vice President of Patient Care Services. Interviews applicants for Nurse Manager positions. Participates in other interviewing as needed.
• Resolve employee grievances in accordance with established policy, or if necessary, refers them to the appropriate authority.
• Promote the opportunity for nursing staff to attend and participate in continuing education and research programs.
• Initiate, support and participate in research to improve patient care.
• Participate as a resource person for allied community health services.
• Recognize the need for personal and professional growth. Attends conferences, seminars, utilizes reference materials.
• Work with the evening and night supervisors to ensure smooth operation of the Nursing Service Department.
• Work with the Director of PI and Quality to ensure ongoing monitoring of the quality of care.
• Assume responsibility for Nursing Service activities in the absence of the Vice President.
• Perform related and other departmental duties, as requested.
• Work with the Director of Professional Practice to ensure that Magnet standards are being met and that practice within their areas of responsibility are evidence based.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Must possess current license as a Registered Nurse from Board of Nursing within the State of New Jersey.
• Must have a M.S.N or equivalent.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years nursing experience including progressive leadership in an acute care facility.
• Must possess advanced management skills and sound knowledge of the healthcare delivery system.
• Must possess high level of interpersonal skills to resolve complex problems requiring innovative solutions and the ability to negotiate in sensitive situations.
• Exceptionally demanding mentally, requiring high level of concentration in order to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to cope with varies stress related to the nature of the position.

Grade 139