Director - Emergency Department

Bartlett Regional Hospital
US - Alaska - Juneau
July 2, 2024
Management

This recruitment is open until filled.Interested in making a difference in the lives of those around you? Join us!Bartlett Regional Hospital is looking for an experiencedNursing Directorto lead ourEmergency Departmentteam!This position is eligible for relocation assistance of up to$15,000, plus 6 months of temporary housing or up to $7,000 for housing expenses.
Contact Human Resources at 907-#-# for details. to learn more about Bartlett Regional Hospital, our amazing benefits,and why you should Choose Juneau.
It's a great place to work and a beautiful place to live!Job Summary:
The Director of the Emergency Department assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care and all staff activities for the Emergency Department including the Stroke Program, Trauma program and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program.The Director maximizes resource utilization and achieves organizational objectives through continuous improvement and process evaluation for cost-effective care and quality clinical outcomes.
It is expected that the Director ensures compliance with established organizational, professional and accreditation standards and state/federal laws and regulations.In programs with coordinators in place, the Director supports those leaders in addressing personnel, patient, and operational issues that escalate.
The Director manages patient care operations and directs and coaches staff in personnel and patient care processes.Juneau is a thriving and close-knit community in a beautiful Southeast Alaska setting.
Working at Bartlett Regional Hospital affords the opportunity to support and care for the diverse population of our city as well as the many visitors we receive each year from around the world.What You Will Do:
LeadershipDevelops and mentors program coordinators and staff:
Encourages program coordinators and staff to develop professionally through ongoing education, certification, and job advancement; provides these opportunities in a fiscally responsible manner; actively participates in the ED orientation process for all new hires; supports trauma program and SANE program coordinators when hiring and disciplinary decisions are made and actions are implemented; keeps individual skills and knowledge base current; identifies opportunities for improvement and uses them as learning situations for coordinators/staff; assures staff remains competent.
Is able to discipline constructively without punishment; maintains open communication and a climate of mutual respect when dealing with staff.Communicates the Mission, Vision, C.A.R.E.
values, Code of Conduct and goals of the facilityFinancial ManagementBudget:
Prepares and manages ED budget; guides the development of SANE/Trauma program budgets; questions processes regarding budget; develops and uses staffing grids; supply utilization is within budgetary parameters.Uses creative ideas and evaluates changing health care environment to identify market gaps that could offer new possibilities for revenue expansion.
Develops solutions for generating revenue/cost containment.
Develops business plans for new ventures and implements the programs according to the plan in fiscally responsible manner; maintains accountability to Senior Leaders for programs.Quality ManagementPerformance Improvement:
Articulates expectations for the program coordinators and staff; holds daily huddles with physicians, midlevels and staff to communicate changes and clarify issues; negotiates department needs with other departments; identifies and responds to PI opportunities; participates on PI teams; uses data to make appropriate decisions and to guide others in their own PI projects.Human Resource ManagementHiring:
Hires the right people; turnover rates appropriate as per benchmarks; terminates according to expected protocol.Performance Appraisals:
Completes performance appraisals in a timely manner; sets measurable goals to develop staff.Scheduling/Payroll:
Assists with staff scheduling functions and adjusts unit schedules as appropriate; assists with payroll review and approval processes; assumes on-call status as needed.Reward, Recognition:
Affirms and creatively recognizes positive behaviors and performance.Other related duties as assigned:
Member of Nursing Leadership and Management Teams; participates in regular meetings; active in formulating nursing leadership goals.Evaluates and modifies department clinical practice in collaboration with Medical Staff Dept Liaison.Serves as staff support person for assigned Medical Staff Committees.Participates on hospital/department ad hoc committees/teams and projects.Participates in professional and/or community organizations.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Desired Qualifications:
Education:
Graduation from accredited Nursing Program.
Bachelor's degree preferred or may substitute year for year experience.
Master's degree desirable.License(s)/Certification(s):
State of Alaska Registered Nurse; Current Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS, CPI and BERTExperience:
A minimum of five years of current acute care nursing experience.
Two years of supervisory/management experience, is preferred.Practice Notice:
All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen prior to start of employment.Bartlett Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected status.

Associated topics:
administrative officer, administrative staff, administrative support, assistant, associate, chief operations officer, food, operational support, operations director, staff

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