3-5 years of recent emergency or critical care nursing experience
2 years of demonstrated nursing leadership in a high-volume environment
Responsibilities
Provides operational and clinical oversight for a 24-bed emergency department
Manages clinical, financial, and personnel aspects of the ED
Leads the unit align with nursing service and hospital goals
Collaborates with Nursing Director and VP of Patient Care Services
Directly manages all RNs and Nurse Leaders
Implements operational plans to enhance customer service and clinical quality
Fosters interdisciplinary relationships within the medical team and institution
Benefits
Health, dental, vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
Contribution and matching on Retirement Plan
Five weeks paid time off
Access to Success coaches
Free parking
Full Job Description
Schedule: Full time - Primarily Days - Off shift and weekend management responsibilities required for this busy 24/7 emergency department
Benefits:
Health, dental, vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
Five weeks paid time off
Access to Success coaches
Free parking
Main Function:
Provides operational and clinical management oversight for the 24 bed emergency department serving approximately 35,000 patient visits annually
Has responsibility, authority and accountability for the clinical, financial and personnel management of the ED
Leads the unit in a goal directed manner, which is congruent with the nursing service, hospital and system goals and philosophies
Works closely with the Nursing Director and VP of Patient Care Services/ in assuring and meeting the strategic imperatives for the unit and hospital
Directly manages all RNs and Nurse Leaders within the department
Excellent customer service and clinical quality are articulated and formulated into operational plans and monitoring of outcomes
Responsible for fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships with medical surgical team and the institution as a whole
Required Job Specific Competencies:
Professionally mature, energetic, and creative individual who demonstrates leadership qualities demanded in the rapidly changing health care environment
Deep clinical expertise in emergency nursing, emergency preparedness, and acute triage, combined with proven management in human resources and operational design
Demonstrates ability to manage 24/7 unit operations, departmental budgets, scheduling systems and personnel performance
Thorough knowledge of nursing practice standards, emergency medical technology, and evidence-based clinical protocols
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strength in public speaking, and formal presentation skills
Ability to analyze operational data (door-to-provider times, length of stay, left without being seen rates) to drive measurable quality and flow improvements
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide administrative guidance and consultation to emergency department personnel
Qualifications:
New York State license as a Registered Nurse in good standing
National certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) or Nursing Leadership/Administration (NE-BC / NEA-BC) required within one year of eligibility
Education:
BSN required
Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA) preferred
BLS, ACLS, PALS required
TNCC preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent, progressive emergency or critical care clinical nursing experience required
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated nursing leadership experience in high-volume emergency environment required
