Director of Emergency Services

Company: leaderstat
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Director of Emergency Services - KentuckyThe Director of Emergency Services Department assures service, growth, development, personnel management, and resource allocation and management controls in order to ensure consistent high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department. More specifically, the Emergency Services Director is responsible for patient safety, compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards associated with Emergency Services, budgetary duties and fiscal performance of the nursing unit, the leadership of emergency services team members, resource development and implementation of process changes and establishment, measurement, reporting and audit of Emergency Services Performance Metrics. Major Responsibilities: Service Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication. Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents. Advances the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department. People Coaches immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance. Adheres to all Human Resource policies. Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff. Facilitates evidence based employee engagement practices. Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals. Participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentors potential future leaders Quality Enforces standards of emergency department care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance. Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing emergency services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission. Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety. Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care. Is responsible for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens. Finance Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services. Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment requests. Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field preferred 3+ years of recent Acute Care Director level experience in emergency services required Licenses, Certifications, & Training: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required Basic Life Support (BLS) required ABOUT LEADERSTAT Whether sudden or planned, a change in a key leadership position can disrupt an otherwise smooth operation. Our experienced permanent leadership database will drive key financial and clinical systems, so organizations continue to function at their optimal level. We've built a network of accomplished professionals, including managers, directors, and C-suite executives. It's what we do best so organizations can continue to do what they do best - without interruption.

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