What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Emergency Services - Full Time position at Wyoming County Community Health System?
**Please note, you MUST meet all qualifications in order to be considered for an interview**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Nursing, BSN or Masters preferred, AND C. Two (2) to five (5) years experience as a nursing leader in area assigned with experience in direct clinical supervision.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification, AND B. Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse under the laws of New York State, AND C. CEN Preferred or must be obtained within one year of appointment.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A. Administrative or supervisory experience in emergency service line. B. Ability to plan, organize, work indpendently, and manage multiple services/projects. C. Current knowledge of business/management principles and processess. D. Ability to use technology to review statistics, collect data, and interpret significant findings. E. Excellent oral and written communication skills, inclding presentation skills
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Director of Emergency Services (ED) is responsible for the management of the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical surgical aides, and clerical support in the ED. The Director of Emergency Services collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments implementing and evaluation services, programs and activities with the goal of continuous performance improvement. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice of the Emergency Department. The Director is responsible for hiring and firing of nursing personnel, periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, marketing of services and performance improvement activities. The Director is responsible for the cost center budget assigned to this department.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works flextime as department requires. May be required to work as staff nurse if unable to cover shifts. Performs professional nursing management on a 24-hour basis.
RESPONSIBLITIES: A. Provide day-to-day operational service as assigned within the Emergency Department.
B. Establishes a good working relationship with all staff within the Emergency and Nursing Services Department.
C. Participates in Emergency Preparedness.
D. Critically evaluates reported research for applicability of findings to practice.
E. Oversees the quality assurance component of occupational and employee health, safety and Emergency department programs.
F. Effectively and appropriately manages the human resources of the Emergency Department.
G. Serve on assigned hospital and outside committees as assigned.
H. Maintains clinical competence in providing nursing care to all patients regardless of setting.
I. Acts as a nursing resource for all nursing units.
J. Attends inservice educational programs yearly. Ensures overall functioning of the Emergency Department in collaboration with WCCHS managers including but not limited to practices of safety, infection control, maintenance of adequate supplies and a positive working relationship with other departments within the facilitiy. Maintains active membership in Safety Committee.
K. Facilitates a two way flow of information between nursing services personnel and the Chief Nursing Officer.
L. Maintains direct patient contact and involvement in patient care in all areas of the hospital.
M. Maintains responsibility for the investigation process of the quality/risk issues in the Emergency Department.
N. Organizes Emergency Department structure and plans, directs, and supervises the Nursing Services Department as required in collaboration with nursing leadership.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $123,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing Leadership in Clinical Setting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Warsaw, NY 14569: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $123,600
