Director (RN) Emergency Department

Director (RN) Emergency Department

Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.

Job Summary:

• The Director of the Emergency Department is accountable for coordinating and directing Nursing activities in accordance with current standards of practice and all applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Duties include capital and operating budget development, policy development/revision, and quality Improvement.
• Personnel management and staff development. 
• The director participates in hospital committee activity as needed, and acts as a liaison between the Emergency Department, Physicians and other Departments. 
• Serves as Nurse Administrator on-call (as necessary), providing leadership and management to personnel during the off hours. 
• Incumbent will also be responsible for daily core measures monitoring and staff compliance as well as any additional standards and/or collaborative such as but not limited to stroke, sepsis, chest pain. 

Qualifications:

• Desirable characteristics include 5 years RN experience, 2 of which were in critical care and 2 of which were in a leadership role.
• Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to the patient’s needs and to provide care needed as described to in policy and procedure.
• Must be able to function effectively under stress.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Student loan repayment program.

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