Director of Emergency Services

Please note, you MUST meet all qualifications in order to be considered for an interview

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Masters preferred, AND C. Two (2) to five (5) years experience as a nursing leader in area assigned with experience in direct clinical supervision. Previous Behavioral Health experience of at least 1 year preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification, AND B. Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse under the laws of New York State, C. CEN Preferred or must be obtained within one year of appointment, D. PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) training or complete within 6 months of hire and E. ANCC Psychiatric Nursing Certification preferred.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A. Administrative or supervisory experience in emergency service line. B. Ability to plan, organize, work indpendently, and manage multiple services/projects. C. Current knowledge of business/management principles and processess. D. Ability to use technology to review statistics, collect data, and interpret significant findings. E. Excellent oral and written communication skills, inclding presentation skills

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Director of Emergency Services (ED) is responsible for the management of the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical surgical aides, and clerical support in the ED. The Director of Emergency Services collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments implementing and evaluation services, programs and activities with the goal of continuous performance improvement. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice of the Emergency Department. The Director is responsible for hiring and firing of nursing personnel, periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, marketing of services and performance improvement activities. The Director is responsible for the cost center budget assigned to this department. The Director will play a role in leading the team towards achieving a Rural Stroke Designation by ensuring the unit meets the highest standards of care and efficiency. The Directory will provide physical management of patients, including patients in crisis situations as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Works flextime as department requires. May be required to work as staff nurse if unable to cover shifts. Performs professional nursing management on a 24-hour basis.

RESPONSIBLITIES :

-Analyze, develop and maintain an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes

-Participates in nursing organization policy formation and decision making

-Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understating the importance, necessity impact and process change

-Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital and operational budgets and monitoring all operational expenses

-Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care regulatory governing bodies, DOH, JACHO, Infection control, and risk management

-Provide day-to-day operational service as assigned within the Emergency Department.

-Establishes a good working relationship with all staff within the Emergency and Nursing Services Department.

- Participates in Emergency Preparedness.

- Critically evaluates reported research for applicability of findings to practice.

- Oversees the quality assurance component of occupational and employee health, safety and Emergency department programs.

- Effectively and appropriately manages the human resources of the Emergency Department.

- Serve on assigned hospital and outside committees as assigned.

- Maintains clinical competence in providing nursing care to all patients regardless of setting.

- Acts as a nursing resource for all nursing units.

- Attends inservice educational programs yearly. Ensures overall functioning of the Emergency Department in collaboration with WCCHS managers including but not limited to practices of safety, infection control, maintenance of adequate supplies and a positive working relationship with other departments within the facilitiy. Maintains active membership in Safety Committee.

- Facilitates a two way flow of information between nursing services personnel and the Chief Nursing Officer.

- Maintains direct patient contact and involvement in patient care in all areas of the hospital.

- Maintains responsibility for the investigation process of the quality/risk issues in the Emergency Department.

- Organizes Emergency Department structure and plans, directs, and supervises the Nursing Services Department as required in collaboration with nursing leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $123,600.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person