What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of ER position at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital?
Overview
Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Shift: Days
Job type: Full Time
Hours:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Emergency Department Director has a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week responsibility to provide leadership for the Emergency Department. This includes planning, organizing, staff development, performance management, quality fiscal and information management, regulatory compliance, building and enhancing relationships through customer relations, and appropriate professional development. The director is accountable for the management of the Emergency Department within the established budget. The ED Director will work closely with other directors, physicians, and other disciplines to develop services and ensure quality and patient satisfaction. The ED Director along with his/her staff meets departmental and organizational goals, and continually monitors the department's activities and takes appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective operation of the department.
The ED Director uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Qualifications
- California RN License
- CPR
- Progressive heatlhcare experience including at least two (2) years supervisory experience
- Basic Computer Skills
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requirements:
Five (5) Years Experience and Expertise in Emergency Services
Annual Requirements:
- Annual Update (Employee/Care Giver/Nursing)
- Department Specific Environmens of Care Orientation Checklist
- TB Screening
- Ethics Training
Current Competencies:
- Skills Competencies
- RN License
- CPR
- ACLS / PALS - preferred
- ENPC, TNCC, and CEN - preferred
Organization Description
Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
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