Emergency Services RN Director Job Opening in Tennessee

Emergency Services RN Director job opening located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Our 300+-bed facility is Tennessee’s first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, we are a leading provider of emergency heart care.

Job Summary and Qualifications:

The Director of Emergency Services ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s) and department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director of Emergency Services fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and supports the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality

    *  Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care.

    *  Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.

    *  Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.

    *  Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards.

    *  Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.

    *  Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.

    *  Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care. Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.

    *  Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develop policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.

Service

    *  Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.

    *  Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient’s experience.

    *  Provides leadership to execute a strategic roadmap designed to enhance patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.

    *  Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.

People

    *  Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensure employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develop and implement strategies to elevate employee engagement.

    *  Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance.

    *  Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. Ensure people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role, at the right time, to meet business needs.

Growth

    *  Collaborate with an administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.

    *  Identifies opportunities for expansion or development of new services and product lines to promote growth. Identifies stakeholder engagement strategies, technology advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume.

Finance

    *  Participates in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.

    *  Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization. Maintains staffing to ensure appropriate patient care.

    *  Manages operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Education & Experience:

    *  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

    *  Master’s Degree preferred

    *  3+ years applicable experience required

    *  Previous leadership (Director Level) experience required

    *  Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience required

Additional Information:

    *  Only interested in candidates who have been at larger ERs with high volume.

    *  286 Bed Facility

    *  Level 1 Trauma

    *  53 ER Beds

    *  Volume: 150-190 Patients A Day

    *  # of FTEs: 115

    *  # of Managers: 2 a day and night; 4 CNCs

    *  Director will report to COO

Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the Emergency Services RN Director Job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289