Emergency Department Director

Charleston, South Carolina: a hospital is hiring a Director of Free Standing Emergency Departments to lead its free-standing emergency department operations. This is a full-time, permanent role on days, with no weekend shifts. U.S. candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Assure service, growth, development, and performance of the free-standing emergency services.
• Accurately identify real and potential problems affecting the service and implement solutions.
• Actively participate in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned.
• Advance the patient experience agenda in the emergency department.
• Coach immediate subordinates, providing feedback and constructive critique of work.
• Adhere to all human resource policies.
• Effectively communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.
• Facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practices.
• Build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and departmental goals.
• Participate in employee and patient rounding; identify and mentor potential future leaders.
• Enforce standards of emergency department care and develop processes to measure and ensure quality.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing emergency services program that assures quality care.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services.
• Oversee a performance improvement program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Be responsible for the department's operational excellence and ensure the department delivers quality service.
• Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Lead an emergency services team that includes three managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in emergency services required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role required.
• Current registered professional nurse (RN) license required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Compensation

• Salary $109,449–$145,000 per year, based on years of experience.
• Incentive bonus of up to 17.5%.
• Relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.
• Competitive benefits package.

How to Apply

Apply through this posting with your résumé. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and next steps.

Questions about this role? Contact Marni Allon, All Med Search — Marni@AllMedSearch.com · 858-414-6425