Emergency Department Manager

Job Summary:

• Must have a consistent work history within the Emergency Department with demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibility Summary:

• The Nurse Manager has responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / family experience.
• The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development staff empowerment collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care.
• The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient effective compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care.
• The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment selection and retention of personnel.
• Assures appropriate orientation education credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager.
• Responsible for supervision and oversite of the Emergency Department SSH Clinical Leaders

Experience:

• Minimum: 34 years experience as an RN.
• At least 18 months RN experience in an Emergency Department.
• 1 years Leadership Exp.
• Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into this position.
• Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff patients families physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledgeable around management systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives.
• Analytical skills to assess departmental needs develop and implement planned interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions.
• Ability to facilitate project management work effectively under pressure meet deadlines manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Familiarity with The Joint Commission requirements.
• Computer literacy required with word processing spreadsheets.
• Minimum: Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field
• Preferred: Masters in Nursing or Related Field.
• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Basic Coronary Care within 6 months of hire.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Emergency Nursing within one year.