Emergency Department Nursing Director
- Employer
- St. Luke's University Health Network
- Location
- Easton, PA
- Closing date
- Oct 31, 2024
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- Sector
- Nursing, Ambulatory Care
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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*St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*
The Emergency Department Nursing Director has administrative oversight for the safe, effective and efficient patient care services provided 24/7 in the emergency department. This includes the functional responsibility for the day to day operation of all components of the department(s) and integration into the hospital's network, personnel, and planning, budgeting, marketing, clinical review and committee structure.
*JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Assumes 24-hour responsibility/accountability for planning, organizing, and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients serviced by assigned department(s)
* Participates in strategic planning process for emergency services
* Partners with emergency physician leadership to ensure clinical practice complies with established standards and regulatory requirements
* Facilitates relationship development with external and internal partners to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of emergency services (EMS, Trauma, Pharmacy, Lab, Registration, Security, Physicians etc...)
* Participates as an active member of the ED network nursing leadership committee. Committee meets monthly to address the following network emergency department areas: clinical practice, policies and procedures, behavioral medicine, clinical documentation, PI, staffing, etc ..
* Establishes, implements and monitors SLB ED capacity plan and takes proactive steps to manage ED capacity in partnership with physicians, PAC, inpatient managers, etc... to ensure 24/7 provision of emergency services to the public and EMS providers
* Ensures accurate capture of financial data/charges for provided emergency department services
* Achieves >90% patient satisfaction for the emergency department by developing and monitoring service initiatives
* Performs direct administrative functions for assigned department(s)
* Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range performance improvement and operational goals, and objectives for the department(s)
*PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:*
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hours at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day; ten minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry or push objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squats. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and visual monotony.
*EDUCATION:*
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement.
Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Enrollment in Bachelor of Nursing program required upon hire or at time of promotion. Bachelor of Nursing required within 5 years of hire or promotion. Master's degree preferred
*TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:*
Minimum of five years clinical experience in emergency medicine and/or critical care with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills required. Demonstrate ability in Human Resources and Financial Resource management. Current BLS certification required. Basic computer skills (Microsoft office suite).
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
*[St. Luke's University Health Network is an](http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
[ Equal Opportunity Employer.](http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
*
The Emergency Department Nursing Director has administrative oversight for the safe, effective and efficient patient care services provided 24/7 in the emergency department. This includes the functional responsibility for the day to day operation of all components of the department(s) and integration into the hospital's network, personnel, and planning, budgeting, marketing, clinical review and committee structure.
*JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Assumes 24-hour responsibility/accountability for planning, organizing, and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients serviced by assigned department(s)
* Participates in strategic planning process for emergency services
* Partners with emergency physician leadership to ensure clinical practice complies with established standards and regulatory requirements
* Facilitates relationship development with external and internal partners to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of emergency services (EMS, Trauma, Pharmacy, Lab, Registration, Security, Physicians etc...)
* Participates as an active member of the ED network nursing leadership committee. Committee meets monthly to address the following network emergency department areas: clinical practice, policies and procedures, behavioral medicine, clinical documentation, PI, staffing, etc ..
* Establishes, implements and monitors SLB ED capacity plan and takes proactive steps to manage ED capacity in partnership with physicians, PAC, inpatient managers, etc... to ensure 24/7 provision of emergency services to the public and EMS providers
* Ensures accurate capture of financial data/charges for provided emergency department services
* Achieves >90% patient satisfaction for the emergency department by developing and monitoring service initiatives
* Performs direct administrative functions for assigned department(s)
* Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-range performance improvement and operational goals, and objectives for the department(s)
*PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:*
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hours at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day; ten minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry or push objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squats. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and visual monotony.
*EDUCATION:*
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement.
Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Enrollment in Bachelor of Nursing program required upon hire or at time of promotion. Bachelor of Nursing required within 5 years of hire or promotion. Master's degree preferred
*TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:*
Minimum of five years clinical experience in emergency medicine and/or critical care with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills required. Demonstrate ability in Human Resources and Financial Resource management. Current BLS certification required. Basic computer skills (Microsoft office suite).
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
*[St. Luke's University Health Network is an](http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
[ Equal Opportunity Employer.](http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
*
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