Director Emergency Services Salem, VA Schedule Full-time No Weekends LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
Job Summary The role of the Director of the Emergency Services Department assures service, growth, development, personnel management, and resource allocation and management controls in order to ensure consistent high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department.
Job Responsibilities You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents You will advance the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department You will coach immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance You will adhere to all Human Resource policies. You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff You will facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practices You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders You will enforce standards of emergency department care and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing emergency services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care You will be responsible for department s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing required Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred 3+ years of experience in emergency services required 3+ years of experience in a leadership role in the ER Unit Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Additional InformationCompensationMin: $110,552Midpoint: $143,707Bonus: 15% (+ 150% upside, all based on facility metrics)Relo: Relocation package eligibleFee: 20% of annual salary (split per contract)
