Dir. Emergency

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an experienced Nursing Leader to plan, supervise, and evaluate patient care across a 24-hour clinical area, including satellite EDs.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, leading process improvements, and ensuring continuity of safe, high-quality nursing care. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Texas RN license with ACLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of lead/supervisory/management experience required.
• Experience preferably in a clinical setting.
• ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• Current CPR training program.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, and evaluates patient care and nursing personnel 24/7 across clinical areas including satellite EDs.
• Coordinates duties for all shifts to maintain safe, high-quality care.
• Monitors outcome measures and shares variances for process improvement.
• Provides supervision of the Hospital as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Delivers age-appropriate patient care using the nursing process and standards.

Skills

Vision for nursing practice

Collaborative relationships

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Conflict negotiation

Change management

Team-building

Computer systems proficiency

English reading comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Plans, supervises, and evaluates patient care and nursing personnel of a clinical area, to include the satellite Emergency Departments, on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates duties for all shifts to accomplish continuity of safe quality patient care. Monitors outcome measures and shares variances with Associates for continuous process improvement in a clinical area. Responsible for supervision of the Hospital as requested by Chief Nursing Officer. Provides clinical patient care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Utilizes knowledge of professional nursing practice in providing age-appropriate care based on scientific principles, nursing standards of practice, and standards of patient care for patient populations.

Skills

• Conceptualize and articulate a vision for nursing practice for a specific clinical area and translates into action.
• Ability to foster and facilitate collaborative interpersonal relationships.
• Calculates risks associated with an anticipated action.
• Ability to facilitate transitions through sound process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Willingness to embrace change and manage it effectively.
• Ability to foster and implement team-building strategies.
• Skill in the use of computer systems and related software applications.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Experience

Five years of lead/supervisory/management experience required. Experience preferably in a clinical setting.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR training program.
• ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of being in the position.
• Attainment of one of the following approved nursing certifications in specialty area highly preferred:
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
• Nurse Executive Certification (NE)

Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing required.