Emergency Department Director - Ottumwa, IA - $95,000 - $130,000

Emergency Department Director

Ottumwa, IA

$95,000 - $130,000

Job Description

The Director of Emergency Services provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services.

SUPERVISOR – Chief Nursing Officer

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·       Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.

·       Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.

·       Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.

·       Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services including evaluation of performance.

·       Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines.

·       Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.

·       Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel.

·       Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.

·       Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.

·       Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities.

·       Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.

·       Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures that the facility is meeting all state requirements for trauma designation.

·       Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.

·       Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

·       Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates and others.

·       Ability to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.

·       Ability to maintain accurate records and reports questionable practices.

·       Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate personnel.

·       Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.

·       Strong orientation to deadline and detail.

·       Frequent public speaking/training expected.

·       Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.

·       Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.

·       Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

·       Ability to collect, analyze and present data.

EDUCATION

·       Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field, or AD in nursing with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in baccalaureate program.

·       Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

•       3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·       Current RN license in the state of Iowa.

·       Current certification in BLS.

·       Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

·      Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.

Director of Women and Family Center - Ottumwa, IA - $93,272 - $125,917

Director of Women and Family Center 

Ottumwa, IA 

$93,272 - $125,917 

Job Description 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES –  

The Clinical Director of the Women Family Center provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise within a defined service line, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services. This position is accountable for the 24 hour operational management of a 4 bed LDR and maternal triage, 14 bed postpartum, nursery, and 4 bed pediatric unit. This position is responsible for the evaluation of nursing and ancillary staff within the Women Family Center including labor and delivery, postpartum and women’s health, nursery and pediatrics. This position works collaboratively with leadership and departments within to provide quality healthcare with respect to the mission statement. The Director of Women Family Center works within a fiscal budget to optimize maternal child services. This position will perform duties in compliance with JCAHO and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. 

SUPERVISOR – CNO 

SUPERVISES – department staff 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO  

• Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making. 

• Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients. 

• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care. 

• Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Clinical Director including evaluation of performance. 

• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines. 

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel. 

• Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel. 

• Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel. 

• Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas. 

• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities. 

• Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students. 

• Fosters peer review. 

• Accountable for regulatory compliance. 

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job. 

• Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with all levels of hospital employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.  

• Leadership ability to create a team approach to delivery of care with attention to detail. 

• Effectively manage conflict, problem solve, analyze situations, and recognize and reward team members. 

• Knowledgeable in clinical practice and care of maternal, nursery and pediatric services. 

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance with patient care standards. 

• Knowledge in healthcare technology. 

• Drive for continued education to achieve superior results. 

EDUCATION  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field. 

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration and/or Nursing Administration is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related clinical practice.  

• Clinical management/leadership experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE  

• Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa or compact state nursing license giving the ability to practice In Iowa. 

• BLS certification. 

Director of Emergency Department - USA, Ottumwa IA - $95,000 - $115,000

Director of Emergency Department

USA, Ottumwa IA

$95,000 - $115,000

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The Director of Emergency Services provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in the field of emergency medicine, and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services. 

SUPERVISOR – Chief Nursing Officer

SUPERVISES – Emergency Department and Ottumwa Regional Mobile Intensive Care Services (ORMICS) Staff

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·       Participates, and facilitates staff participation, in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.

·       Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients.

·       Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care.

·       Provides guidance for and supervision of personnel accountable to the Director of Emergency Services including evaluation of performance.

·       Coordinates nursing services with the services of other health care disciplines.

·       Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.

·       Assumes accountability for staffing and scheduling personnel. 

·       Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.

·       Develops and monitors the budget for defined areas.

·       Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative research activities.

·       Fosters a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.

·       Maintains oversight of the hospital trauma program and ensures that the facility is meeting all state requirements for trauma designation.

·       Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state and local agency laws, internal/external regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and professional standards.

·       Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

·       Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates and others.

·       Ability to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.

·       Ability to maintain accurate records and reports questionable practices.

·       Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate personnel.

·        Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.

·        Strong orientation to deadline and detail.

·        Frequent public speaking/training expected.

·        Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.

·        Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.

·        Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload. 

·       Ability to collect, analyze and present data.

EDUCATION

·       Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field, or AD in nursing with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in baccalaureate program.

·       Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE 

·       3-5 years’ experience in related clinical practice with minimum of 1-2 years in clinical leadership role.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·       Current RN license in the state of Iowa.

·       Current certification in BLS.

·       Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

·       Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.