What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Manager position at Roseland Community Hospital?
About The New Roseland Community Hospital
The New Roseland Community Hospital, located in the heart of Chicago’s historic Roseland neighborhood, has been a cornerstone of the community for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a welcoming environment for staff and patients alike.
Roseland Hospital is currently undergoing a remarkable transformation, which promises to bring state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced healthcare services, and new opportunities for growth and collaboration to the community. As we look toward the future, we are committed to strengthening our role as a trusted healthcare provider and economic driver for the Roseland community. This is an exciting time to join our team and be part of a legacy of care and innovation.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Manager of Emergency Services, under administrative direction, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care, provide administrative direction to development and evaluation of all nursing personnel on a particular unit, collaborates with other disciplines to achieve quality patient care and further contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of the philosophy and objectives, educational efforts and research efforts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
I. Management of Nursing Personnel
1. Recruits, interviews and selects staff for the patient care unit.
2. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
a. Plans and develops objectives.
b. Plan ways to solve problems and make improvements in the delivery of patient care in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
c. Promotes the achievement of nursing service objectives.
d. Is accountable for the delivery of quality nursing care.
3. Provides for professional growth and development of staff.
a. Identifies needs.
b. Sponsors training programs: formal and informal.
c. Encourages education efforts of staff members.
4. Conducts regular performance evaluations for entire staff; conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period.
a. Ensures that staff are following the nursing standards established by the Department of Nursing/ANA standards.
b. Participates in Unit-Based Quality Assurance.
c. Keep anecdotal records, i.e., attendance records, positive and negative attributes.
5. Counsels employees and as necessary takes appropriate disciplinary actions for infractions of policies.
6. Plans and maintains staffing patterns for the patient care unit; meeting continuity of care and acuity level needs.
7. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care using principles specific to pediatrics, adolescent, adults and elderly patients.
II. Management of Patient Care Unit
1. Responsibility for safety and comfort of patients.
2. Collaborates with administrative support to maintain a clean, safe, secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
3. Develops, justifies and maintains a fiscal plan for the patient care unit, monitors budgeted revenues and expenses, including salaries and capital expensive items.
4. Promotes open communication within the unit, department and with other units and departments outside of nursing.
5. Assists in programs of orientation for new staff to unit.
a. Established preceptor guidelines for the unit.
b. Reviews practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, disaster plans and evacuation procedures.
c. Documents staff participation in these events.
III. Management of Patient Care
1. Provides input into standards established for patient care policies.
2. Utilizes Unit-Based Quality Assurance Program.
3. Organizes patient care and ensures continuity of care based on knowledge of clinical nursing needs.
4. Serves as a clinical resource person and assists nursing personnel in assessing patient/family status.
IV. Miscellaneous Responsibilities
1. Serves on committees in nursing, hospital wide and/or professional nursing organizations.
2. Fosters good public relations for the unit, Department of Nursing and the hospital.
a. Attends social/hospital functions as requested.
b. Volunteers for at least three hospital activities per year.
c. Assists in planning and in promotion of hospital sponsored events.
3. Other duties as assigned.
Experience
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILS, ABILITES REQUIRED
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure from State of Illinois as a professional nurse.
2. Baccalaureate required
3. Demonstrated abilities in management skills in theory, practice, and clinical expertise.
4. Three years of nursing management experience.
5. Pursues programs of continuing education.
6. Participates in educational conferences and updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the management of areas responsibilities.
7. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications in advanced life support are preferred.
This position requires a dedicated professional who is committed to providing exceptional care in a dynamic environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000