Director of Emergency Services - Full Time - 1st Shift

Position: 

The Director of Emergency Services will coordinate and guide all the activities within the Emergency Department and the Clinical Decision Unit. The Director will review, develop, and implement policies and procedures for the Emergency Department. Evaluate all staff continually for educational needs and formally evaluate annually. Work closely with all other departments, directors, administration, and education for the betterment of the units and the facility. Assume budgetary responsibilities. Direct quality improvement activities. Foster professional growth of staff. Pursue opportunities for personal development. Promote communication and team work among the unit’s teams.  Document performance and conduct staff reviews. Direct the activities of the unit on a 24-hour basis. Support the philosophy of the units and facility.   

Education & Qualifications: 

• Current State of Ohio Nursing license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• BSN required. Master’s Degree preferred. 
• A minimum of five years of experience in an Emergency department required.  
• Experience with managing a department required.
• Specialty certification in emergency services or related area preferred. 

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules; coordinate the training of new personnel. 
• Maintains operational systems and procedures to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as a role model.
• Assuring physician input into department processes as appropriate.
• Attend seminars, workshops and professional affiliation meetings.
• Maintain professional affiliation with all applicable organizations. 
• Attend meetings and participate on Committees as required.
• Develop and prepare annual operating budget.
• Investigate incidents and prepare incident reports.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance and safety programs.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions.
• Promote good employee relations and interdepartmental relations.
• Provide in-services.
• Evaluate performance and recommend, then initiate, personnel actions.
• Interpret policies and procedures.
• Apply cost effective measures in department’s operations.
• Maintain records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• All other duties as assigned.