Director, Emergency Department

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.
• Evaluates 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 health care disciplines.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
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