DIRECTOR - EMERGENCY SERVICES

PURPOSE: 

The Nursing Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the delivery of patient care and nursing practice for Emergency Services

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:

• Oversees planning and operations for Emergency Services and is responsible for Service, Quality, Growth and Financial outcomes
• Provides direct coaching and leadership to the nursing managers for assigned teams and assists those leaders in developing and meeting department specific goals and targets
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan for nursing
• Participates in developing and facilitating department wide policies and procedures and ensures consistent application of practice according to those policies
• In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, oversees the implementation of an effective quality/performance improvement plan for nursing and patient care
• Promotes ongoing performance improvement across all pillars for the department of nursing and assigned teams. Must be familiar with national ED benchmarks
• Promotes quality patient care through participation in hospital committees and planning teams
• Promotes quality patient care by facilitating a consistent nursing practice philosophy for patients across continuums - core measures / QI
• Promotes shared decision making processes to ensure autonomy and professional accountability across nursing
• Plans for and evaluates new developments in research, education, and evidence based practice to ensure optimal patient care
• Oversees actions to meet JCAHO standards and other regulatory agency requirements for nursing and assigned teams
• Assures effective utilization of patient care and staffing plans to insure optimal care and cost effectiveness
• Facilitates an environment of interdependence, open communication, collaboration, and empowerment to ensure employee, physician, and customer satisfaction
• Facilitates hiring, orienting, supervising, and evaluating key nursing personnel
• Actively participates in the strategic plan in order to develop key goals and targets for involved teams
• Supports assigned leaders in the development of capital and operational budgets and monitors ongoing performance to ensure effective fiscal management
• Engages in networking opportunities within professional organizations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Previous Director level experience in Emergency medicine
• Working knowledge of JCAHO standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree required
• 5 years experience in nursing leadership with advancement opportunities

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license in the State of Illinois
• Maintains current CPR
• CEN (Certification in Emergency Nursing)

Sherman Health is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and we do not discriminate against our employees or applicants because of their race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status or any other protected group status.