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Director - Emergency ServicesLocation: OMAHA, NEBRASKA, UNITED STATESNew Requisition #: 2019-R0261104Position Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 80Primary Location: NE > OMAHA > CUMC-BERGAN MERCYExciting opportunity at our flagship hospital! Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy, Level 1 Trauma Center DIRECTOR-EMERGENCYContributes to the fulfillment of the CHI Health mission and vision by planning, designing, implementing and maintaining programs, policies, and management systems in all facets of the Emergency Department.Serves as a role model for ethical management behavior and promotes an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of CHI Health.THE ORGANIZATION:CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. Nearly 15,900 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska, southwest Iowa and northern Kansas.REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to: Vice President – Patient Care Services Direct Reports: Supervisors and department employees Key Collaborators: Nursing, Ancillary and Support LeadersFUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develops, implements, and evaluates department objectives that address objectives and clinical practice and are consistent with the Mission and Vision and strategic priorities of CHI Health. Annually reviews and revises the department scope of care based on changes in patient populations and identified needs. Participates in achieving nursing division goals and supports shared governance structure. Participates in intra- and inter-disciplinary process and performance quality improvement activities. Effectively utilizes statistical tools and methods to communicate and measure results. Has ongoing direct contact with consumers to determine specific need Defines and evaluates care requirements of professional and assistive personnel consistent with care delivery system and patient populations. Recommends changes in skill mix and staffing levels utilizing acuity and productivity information. Implements and monitors clinical standards of nursing practice. Takes actions as appropriate to facilitate the provision of safe and therapeutically effective nursing care. Establishes a work environment that facilitates staff accountability and responsibility. Works to optimize staff potential and retains qualified, competent, and satisfied employees. Maintains an acceptable turnover rate by reducing manageable staff losses and actively participating in the recruitment of qualified staff. Provides ongoing direction and guidance for department personnel, including employment/discharge, performance assessment, competency assessment and validation, orientation and training, counseling and appraisal, and role development. Is accountable and responsible for scheduling and maintaining appropriate staffing levels using approved labor hour standards that flex with changing volumes and acuities and that are consistent with the patient population and skill mix of employees. Ensures optimal utilization of department resources through participation in planning and budgeting processes, in development and implementation of systems and practices that achieve defined objectives, in internal and external benchmarking activities, and in monitoring, analysis and resolution of budget and productivity variances. Develops and manages capital and operational budgets in support of strategic plans and goals. Determines and prioritizes facility and equipment needs. Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the organization. Develops and/or utilizes effective communication systems and methods that promote sharing, partnerships, integration, and collaboration within department and internal/external customers of CHI Health Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with the CHI Health Medical Staff. Maintains collegial and cooperative relationships with other leaders working as a team to search out and implement efficiencies, economies, and best practices. Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining and updating knowledge/skills in the fields of nursing and health care management. Participates in appropriate professional organizations and develops a professional network. Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable JCAHO, federal, state and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards Assumes responsibility for duties and projects as assigned Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. Demonstrates work practices consistent with CHI Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies. Acknowledges the value of multicultural traditions and demonstrates this when caring for clients Appropriately delegates nursing procedures which do not require the skill/knowledge or judgment of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures. Supervises the provision of care by non-licensed personnel as necessary. Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Completes annual and six-month performance review assessments within proper scope of judgment and accountability. Note: if the manager does not possess the same background licensure as their clinical staff members, they must have peer reviews completed for staff members to ensure clinical competence is met and validated.LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES: Has the authority to interview, hire, orient, terminate, promote, train and conduct performance evaluations. Assigns day-to-day work activities; directs the functional and technical job performance of team members. Allocates and directs staffing needs to meet patient, unit/department and organizational needs and collaborates with others to ensure overall staffing needs are met. Manages performance including: setting goals, clarifying job expectations, monitoring performance progress, providing feedback, recognizing performance, developing skills and addressing performance issues related to work and our Core Values using corrective action. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. Demonstrates work practices consistent with CHI Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies. Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:ExperienceA minimum of 5 years of progressive management/leadership experience in acute care nursing is required.Trauma experience requiredEducationMaster’s degree required . If Master’s degree is not in nursing then incumbent must hold a BSN.Must have a Current Registered Nurse License in Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states, so license must be held in the state of your residence.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMust possess strong knowledge of medical/surgical, specialty nursing as appropriate and nursing administration; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good communication skills; good conflict resolution skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; self-awareness; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.Additional Information
Requisition ID: 2019-R0261104
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Market: CHI Health
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