Emergency Department Manager

June 25, 2024 |

Department: Emergency Department

Status/Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: Hartford, KY

For more information contact: Tim Allran, tallran@ochcares.com

Qualifications:

• Education: 4 year degree
• Experience: 5 years preferred
• Additional requirements / comments / education / experience / skills, registration, or certification:
  • Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or current work permit issued by KBN. (Licensure in compact state acceptable).
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
  • BLS Provider or equivalent knowledge; ACLS provider or obtains within 6 months of employment; PALS provider certified or will obtain within 6 months of employment.
  • Basic keyboarding and computer skills

Job Description:

• The Manager of the Emergency Department will work in conjunction with the Director of Acute Services, the Director of Nursing, and the CCO to maintain 24-hour accountability for nursing services provided in the ED.

• This person will assist in setting objectives and containing costs within budgeted guidelines.

• They will establish and monitor work schedules and maintain staffing within budget.

• They will act as a liaison between staff and administration to assure open lines of communication in both directions.

• Responsible for the implementation of departmental policies and procedures in compliance with current standards of care and assures compliance with nursing standards of practice and regulatory agencies.

• Evaluates the quality of nursing care provided as well as the competency and performance of individual staff members within assigned areas and submits required reports to Director of Acute Services.

• Provides appropriate staff development and orientation to employees within assigned areas of practice.

• The department manager oversees OCH’s performance improvement efforts for emergency services.

• May be required to participate in counseling, disciplinary action, or termination processes of staff as directed by Director of Acute Services or the Director of Nursing.

• May assist Director of Acute Services with other duties as directed.

• Must possess effective problem-solving techniques, use effective communications, and demonstrate effective leadership and decision making.