Emergency Room Registered Nurse Assistant Director

Overview

• Lead nursing operations in a high-acuity Emergency Department, ensuring quality patient care and departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to clinical standards.
• Oversee daily operations and staffing of a 24-bed Emergency Department with high patient volumes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies for emergency care services.
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care delivery.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to evaluate and improve departmental performance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage the daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
• Monitor and evaluate nursing care quality, holding staff accountable for clinical outcomes.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain high standards of emergency care.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff, promoting professional development and teamwork.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to align departmental operations with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies in emergency care services.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; actively pursuing BSN completion within two years acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care leadership experience in an Emergency Department; manager-level experience preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice or compact license as per regulations.
• Certifications required within 90 days: ACLS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, ENPC or PALS.
• Proven ability to manage high-acuity emergency care settings and oversee departmental operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on quality improvement and staff development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies for emergency care services.