Director, Emergency Services

Are you a nursing leader with exceptional management and organizational skills to lead our staff of nursing professionals and oversee patient care? As the Director, Emergency Services you will direct the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

As a LEADER on our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional, personalized care.
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.  
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. 
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.  
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.  
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.  Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Skills:

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.  

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

Requirements

Minimum Education:

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree highly, preferred.
• Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA or related field highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Emergency Department Services.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role highly preferred or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience.

License:

• Current Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama or current Compact State Registered Nurse (without restriction).

Required Skills:

• Handle with Care certification and American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) is preferred within one year of employment/eligibility.
• EMTALA & EHAC training in Healthstream upon hire and once each year.

Benefits

• Multiple offers to choose from which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, Perkspot (discount program), Purchasing Power, Voluntary Benefit.
• UNLIMITED PTO!
• Quantum Health
• Multi-facetted wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine program
• Education Assistance
• Career Development
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Scholarship Of Hope
• Tuition Advancement Payback Plan