Director of Emergency Room Services

• Manage the department efficiently through the planning, organization, and control of departmental activities.
• Formulate and implement departmental objectives in alignment with system and hospital goals.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, interpret, and maintain departmental plans, standards, and procedures for patient care delivery in compliance with system and hospital policies, governmental regulations, and regulatory agency requirements. Serve as a role model by adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Supervise the implementation of evidence-based management and performance improvement processes used to evaluate the effectiveness of patient care delivery systems within the department.
• Participate as a member of the hospital management team and contribute to hospital strategic planning activities.
• Manage personnel activities, including interviewing, selecting, coaching, mentoring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees, or recommending such actions as necessary.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate orientation, required in-service education, maintain required licensure and certifications, and participate in programs that promote clinical competency and professional development.
• Determine staffing needs and patterns and recommend appropriate staffing levels and skill mix consistent with the department's care delivery model.
• Administer bargaining agreements at the departmental level.
• Coordinate departmental activities and maintain productive working relationships with medical staff, support services personnel, students, and instructors.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field and recommend new services, products, and equipment as appropriate. Participate in continuing education programs designed for nursing leaders.
• Provide direct patient care when advanced skills and clinical judgment are required and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Adhere to hospital infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Develop and prepare departmental budgets, reports, forms, and other required documentation.
• Take administrative call responsibilities as delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.
• Serve on hospital and system-wide committees and attend meetings as required.
• Work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, and additional hours as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted nursing license in the applicable state required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree preferred.
• National nursing certification preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing supervision and/or nursing administration experience.
• Formal training and/or experience in effective management techniques required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead individuals and teams effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups.