Penn Highlands Healthcare

Director, Emergency Department

Penn Highlands Healthcare$100K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Management, or related field preferred
  • Emergency Nurse Certification required within three years of hire
  • Three years of current leadership and management experience preferred
  • Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification required within 6 months of start date
  • Completion of Arrhythmia Course and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one year of start date

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate administrative and clinical activities for the Emergency Department
  • Manage all personnel, supplies, and equipment
  • Promote teamwork among physicians and staff across departments
  • Ensure 24-hour accountability for patient care activities and unit operations
  • Report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and Service Line Director

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after the first month
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Flex Spending Account
  • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellness Programs
Full Job Description
AS THE DIRECTOR of the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT you will be responsible for coordinating the administrative and clinical activities for the Emergency Department. The Director is responsible for the management of all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment, while promoting teamwork amongst physicians and personnel of other departments to maintain a collaborative work environment. The Director holds 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operations, and staff functions. The Director reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and Service Line Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related health care field preferred
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Management, or related field preferred
  • Emergency Nurse Certification required within three years of hire
  • Three years of current experience in field during which leadership and management skills have been demonstrated preferred
  • Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification obtained within 6 months of start date required
  • Completion of Arrhythmia Course and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within one year of start date required
  • Previous clinical experience in emergency medicine preferred


WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive Compensation based on experience
  • Shift Differentials
  • Professional Development
  • Supportive and Experienced Peers

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Flex Spending Account
  • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellness Programs

About Penn Highlands Healthcare

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that provides care to residents of 8 counties in Western Pennsylvania. The system includes 4 hospitals, 1 nursing home, and over 100 physician offices. Penn Highlands Healthcare was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Penn Highlands Healthcare
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$10 million
Founded
2011
Revenue
$500 million

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