Director - Emergency Department

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Director ensures compliance with nursing care standards established by commissions, federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards and assures adherence to institutional objectives and policies pertaining to nursing and emergency care. Responsible for delivery of quality patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of patients. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall care of patients in the Emergency Room. Ensures patient care, safety standards, and documentation are carried out according to Emergency Department and regulatory standard recommended practices and guidelines. Director is responsible for Emergency Department policies and procedures, and staff education and competency development. Director is accountable for employee and provider time and attendance, scheduling, and employee and provider coaching and evaluation. Director r maintains open communication with all staff, providers, and families; works to promote safety and quality improvement performance. Emergency Room Director assures appropriate triage and patient flow to the hospital, ancillaries and/or PACU/OR. Receives direction from Chief Nursing Officer, Administration. Gives direction to: Emergency Department Staff, Emergency Department Supervisor and Emergency Department providers in conjunction with Department Chair. Works cooperatively with: Patients, Families, Physicians, Providers, Departmental Leaders and Ancillary Staff.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree, required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years as an Emergency Room RN
• Management experience, preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Montana RN Licensure, required
• BLS, required
• ACLS, required
• PALS, required
• TNCC, required
• ENPC, required
• Certified Emergency Nurse, preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to serve the emergency needs of the following age of patient populations:
  • Neonates (1 - 30 days)
  • Infants (30 days - 1year)
  • Children (1- 12 years)
  • Adolescents (13 - 18 years)
  • Adults (19 -70 years)
  • Geriatrics 70 plus.
• Needs to be highly skilled interacting with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, be customer service oriented, and work as an integral part of the team.
• Requires flexibility, independent thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to initiate and develop special projects. Must be able to handle a busy work load.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Required Registered Nurse Pediatric Adv Life Sup Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Sup