Assists the Chief Nursing Officer with patient care supervision, management activities, staff development, and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for infant through geriatric patients. Works in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements.
Provides daily operational resource management including supplies and equipment, as well as rendering clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
Demonstrates behavior appropriate for a professional role model.
Demonstrates leadership skills through involvement in unit activities.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
Provides for the delivery of patient care through the utilization of the nursing process.
Directs and guides patient / family teaching.
Directs and guides ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Assists in the orientation, skills development, and evaluation of nursing personnel.
Develops plans for staffing and programs of area.
Analyzes nursing services to improve quality of patient care and obtain maximum utilization of staff time and abilities.
Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for employment; follow progressive discipline program, and makes recommendations for interventions / terminations.
Develops and implements clinical, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Serves as liaison between administrative / medical staff.
Promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, cultural, and spiritual differences.
Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts.
Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention.
Provides leadership and oversight throughout the emergency and disaster planning process to include developing corresponding mitigation strategies as well as emergency / disaster response and recovery plans.
Plans and implements strategies and processes to maximize efficiency and meet objectives
Sets annual goals for the department and monitors progress of goal achievement through the LEM
Organizes the functions of the department and allocates use of available resources
Staffs department appropriately according to productivity standards
Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff
Monitors staff performance including goal setting and performance reviews
Establishes and maintain departmental controls
Formulates and enforces department policies and practices
Coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
Facilitates the preparation and analysis of reports
Reviews various performance metrics (i.e., financial, HCAHPS, employee engagement survey) to monitor and measure results, productivity & goal progress
Responsible for the achievement of department productivity and quality goals
Engages in and implements the Journey to Excellence tactics for the department

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Standards of Behavior

Employee must be both committed to and accountable for demonstrating supportiveness, etiquette, respect, vibrancy, integrity, communication, and excellence in service delivery by adhering to the behaviors specified in the Service Standards of Behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Education - Level Obtained	Program of Study	Required/Preferred
Associates	Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing	Required
Bachelors	Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing	Preferred

Certifications, Licensures & Training

Required/Preferred

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Registered Nurse (RN)	Required
Basic Life Support (CPR)	Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)	Preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)	Preferred

Minimum Years of Experience Required	Type of Experience Required
5 years of experience	Management Experience as an RN

Additional Experience Preferred

Broad hospital clinical experience
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Physical Demands - General Activities

Regularly Frequently Occasionally

Sitting X

Standing X

Walking X

Climbing (e.g. stairs or ladders) X

Reaching - with arms and hands X

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling X

Talking X

Hearing X

Feeling/Touching X

Vision - close, peripheral, depth, ability to adjust focus X

	Regularly	Frequently	Occasionally
Pinching /fine motor activities		X
Repetitive motion		X
Taste and smell		X
Lifting/Moving up to 10 pounds			X
Lifting/Moving up to 25 pounds			X
Lifting/Moving up to 50 pounds			X

Environment Requirements

Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated

Bloodborne Pathogens X

Chemical X

Airborne Communicable Disease X

Extreme Temperatures X

Noise X

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Hospital and the employee. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the Hospital and requirements of the job change.

Director of Emergency Services

Standards of Behavior

Minimum Qualifications

Employee Statement of Understanding