Director Of Emergency Department (RN) – $15k Sign-On/Relocation

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Director of Emergency Services

LOCATION: Lake Havasu City, AZ

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary:

As the Director, you will ensure service, growth, development, personnel management, resource allocation, and management controls to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities:

Service

·      Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.

·      Actively participates in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.

·      Advances the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department. 

People

·      Coach immediate subordinates by providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitating individual development plans; and documenting their job performance.

·      Adheres to all Human Resource policies.

·      Effectively communicates departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.

·      Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.

·      Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to achieve organizational and department goals.

·      Participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentor potential future leaders.

Quality

·      Enforces standards of emergency department care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.

·      Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing emergency services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the hospital's mission.

·      Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services and environmental and personnel safety.

·      Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

·      Is responsible for the department’s operational excellence; ensures the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.

·      Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans / Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

Finance

·      Seeks new program strategies and/or enhancements to expand patient services.

·      Develops, prioritizes, and defends capital equipment requests.

·      Is responsible for the fiscal management of the department; ensures proper utilization of the organization’s financial resources.

Growth

·      Advances the growth agenda for emergency services.

Community

·      Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.

·      Develops and builds strategic external networks.

Other Responsibilities:

·      Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

·      Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”

·      Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Benefits:

·      Direct Deposit

·      401K

·      Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

·      Employee discount program

·      Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

·      Active AZRN license and/or Compact State.

·      Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required

·      Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree preferred.

·      Two years of experience in ED and at least one year in upper management leadership role preferred.