Director of Nursing- Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Director champions best practice and evidence-based initiatives and serves as a catalyst for change. The Director supports professional nursing practice and empowers and supports nurses to continuously improve in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. This position is responsible for participating in the strategic planning for nursing services and the realization of nursing goals. The Director ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations, national, state, and local regulatory agencies, and institutional policies and procedures. The Director is accountable for supporting professional nursing practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The Director mentor's others, role models' professionalism, and participation in activities such as nursing organizations, nursing research, the community, and bodies that shape healthcare policies and practices. Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices.

Duties and Responsibilities : Maintains visibility and open communication within the facility. Fosters relationships and communication with executive and nursing leadership, directors, managers, and staff that enable collaborative problem identification and resolution. Assesses, addresses, records and tracks staff competence. Promotes staff retention. Provides regular performance feedback and appraisals based on individual goals and objectives. Utilizes progressive disciplinary action process to address staff performance and behavior issues in a timely manner. Completes annual education requirements. Promotes of a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or related field. National Certification as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center within two years of appointment. Three or more years of experience in the specialty area. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, processes, and acute care organizations. Technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively and work collaboratively with the leadership team, executive team, and staff. Certification requirements as defined by the certification policy. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Adept using Microsoft Office, online application.

Preferred : Bi or Multilingual. Previous leadership experience. Master's Degree, DNP / Ph

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.