Nursing Director (RN) - Emergency Department

FLSA Employment Status: Exempt/Salary

JOB SUMMARY

To provide leadership and guidance within the framework of the objectives and policies established by the Chief Nursing Officer and the Executive Team at Hardin Medical Center for the operations, quality, safety, growth, and talent (Emergency Department Employees) of the Emergency Department. Plans and coordinates Emergency Nursing Services in collaboration with the clinical and ancillary services.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer CNO

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise Emergency Department employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduate of accredited RN program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department

and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred.

License/Certification

Current Tennessee State or Compact State Registered Nurse License with no restrictions

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for full-time employees within 1 year of hire date.

Current Trauma Nursing Core Care (TNCC) preferred.

STANDARD CORE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

People/Leadership

Patient experience

Communication

Organization Relations

Finance/Budget

Diversity and Inclusion

Crisis Reduction/Critical Thinking

Knowledge:

Mission

Vision

Quality/Safety

Leadership Principles

Healthcare Laws and Regulatory Agency Standards

Conflict Resolution

Human Resources/Employment Laws

Data Management/Synthesizing

Information Technology

Just Culture

Abilities:

Ability to effectively lead others in achieving goals and completing essential duties.

Ability to effectively converse and actively listen to resolve issues.

Behavior:

Core Values/ Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patients and Pediatric Patients

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area Skills:

Triage

EKG performance and basic interpretation

IV/IO insertion skills

Monitoring of the suicidal patient

Excellent customer service/people skills

Adept at working with diverse patient populations

Effective communication skills both verbal and written.

Resourceful and calm during emergent situations, able to react decisively using appropriate protocols and procedures.

Knowledge:

EMTALA

Strategies of nursing management

Foundations of health laws

Statistics and research methodology

Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, standards and rules related to government and other regulatory agencies (DNV, CMS, OIG, HIPPA)

Possesses knowledge of patient rights

Behavior/Abilities:

Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests.

Demonstrates positive behavior in developing a team environment for staff and providers.

Possesses the ability to supervise employees, manage patient flow, scheduling, productivity, and budgeting independently.

Treats patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with respect and courtesy

Projects a professional demeanor

Possesses to ability to communicate through spoken and written English required.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Provides positive and professional representation of Hardin Medical Center

Supports leadership decisions and does not contribute to the "We/They" culture between employees and leadership.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Does not take shortcuts which could affect patient or staff safety.

Maintains and enforces hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Adheres to, and enforces infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of practice.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities and always strives to make Hardin Medical Center a better and safer place for both our patients and our staff.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Hardin Medical Center.

Adheres to and enforces professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

People:

Ensures department goals and objectives align with the HMC Mission, Vision, and Values, policies and procedures, government, and regulatory agency standards.

Participates as a member of the HMC Division of Nursing management team in planning, policy formulation, and clinical decision making with particular attention to the role, functions, and operations for the Emergency Nursing Services.

Provides leadership for patient care, management of employees, management of supplies and equipment, and fiscal management including salaries and wages, productivity, supply and equipment costs and all other financial categories within the Emergency Department.

Takes responsibility for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention, and staff development within the Emergency Department.

Patient Care:

Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the Emergency Department.

Continuously assesses and improves the quality of nursing care rendered within the Emergency Department.

Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services.

Quality:

Ensures department employees are accountable and adheres to all HMC policies and procedures, government laws, and regulatory agency standards.

Ensures that all employees remain current in required ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications and are not scheduled to work per policy if not current.

Uses data and standards of practice to improve patient outcomes.

Finance:

Works with the Executive Team to develop and implement operational and capital budgeting plans.

Determines department budgeting needs based on zero based budget.

Adheres to organization budget controls and meets department budget goals.

Ensures department budget, supplies, inventory, and cost allocation are aligned with the overall hospital budget.

Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.

Plans and implements a budget process for staffing and services rendered.

Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the department.

Enforces staffing guidelines and is responsible for ensuring all staffing productivity goals are met.

OTHER DUTIES

Serves as spokesperson for the Emergency Department and represents the hospital with professional nursing and related organizations.

Participates in appropriate meetings and committees. Completes all assignments in a timely manner.

Manages all assigned employees to ensure they are meeting facility and department expectations.

Performs other assigned duties and special projects as designated by the Chief Nursing Officer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

Able to manage emergency and/or crisis situations.

May be required to wear protective equipment.

Transferring and repositioning patients

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and demanding environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X