Emergency Department Director

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Scrub Support Staffing

Emergency Department Director

Ottumwa, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Emergency Department Director in Ottumwa, IA!

    Location: Ottumwa, IA
    Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 (depending on experience)
    Signing Bonus: Sign on and Relocation Negotiable
    Reallocation Package: Negotiable
    Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off
    Visa Support: No visa sponsorships supported

    Must-Haves:

    1. Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
    2. Current certification in BLS.
    3. 3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with a minimum of 1-2 years in a clinical leadership role.

    Job Description:

    GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Director of Emergency Services provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine. Responsible for implementing the organization's vision, mission, plans, and standards of nursing services.

    SUPERVISOR: Chief Nursing Officer
    SUPERVISES: Emergency Department and Mobile Intensive Care Services (MICS) Staff

    DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Participates and facilitates staff participation in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
    • Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.
    • Provides guidance and supervision to personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services.
    • Coordinates nursing services with other health care disciplines.
    • Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
    • Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
    • Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.
    • Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.
    • Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures compliance with state requirements for trauma designation.
    • Assures compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state, and local agency laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    • Effective communication with patients, visitors, associates, and others.
    • Ability to resolve customer complaints quickly.
    • Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Clear, concise, and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
    • Proficiency in Word Processing PC Skills, PowerPoint, and Excel desirable.
    • Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.
    • Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

    EDUCATION:

    • Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field, or AD in nursing with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in a baccalaureate program.
    • Master's degree preferred.

    EXPERIENCE:

    • 3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with a minimum of 1-2 years in a clinical leadership role.

    CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

    • Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
    • Current certification in BLS.
    • Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.
    • Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.

    Interview Steps:

    1. Phone Interview
    2. Onsite Interview

    If you are passionate about emergency medicine and ready to lead a dynamic team in Ottumwa, IA, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to our organization.