What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Emergency Services position at Triveni IT?
Job Title - Emergency Department Director
Location - Ottumwa, IA 52501
Job Type - Full Time
Job Description:
Must-Haves
- Current RN license in the state of Iowa or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa.
- Current certification in BLS.
- 3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The Director of the Emergency Department provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
- Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.
- Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care.
- Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services including evaluation of performance.
- Coordinates nursing services with the services of other healthcare disciplines.
- Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
- Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel.
- Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
- Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.
- Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities
- Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.
- Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures that the facility is meeting all state requirements for trauma designation.
- Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness, and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state, and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates, and others.
- Ability to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and report questionable practices.
- Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to motivate personnel.
- Clear, concise, and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
- Strong orientation to deadlines and detail.
- Frequent public speaking/training expected.
- Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.
- Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.
- Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and present data.
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 or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In 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.
Company Culture & Perks
Our Mission
Making communities healthier®
Our Vision
We want to create places where:
People choose to come for healthcare,
Physicians and providers want to practice, and
Employees want to work.
Our Core Values
- Champion patient care
- Do the right thing
- Embrace individuality
- Act with kindness
- Make a difference together
Corporate Culture URL
https://www.ottumwaregionalhealth.com/about
