Dir. Emergency

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks an experienced Nursing Director for the ED Administration to lead patient care across the hospital's EDs on a 24-hour basis. You will plan, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel and coordinate cross-shift duties to ensure continuous, safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include monitoring outcomes, sharing variances for process improvement, and providing clinical care using the nursing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Current Texas RN license to practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of appointment.
• Preferred: one of the following nursing certifications: CEN, CFRN, CPEN, NE.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate patient care and nursing staff 24/7.
• Coordinate duties for all shifts to ensure safe, quality care.
• Monitor outcomes and drive continuous process improvement.
• Provide clinical patient care using the nursing process.
• Supervise hospital operations as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Skills

Vision for Nursing

Collaborative relationships

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Conflict resolution

Change management

Team building

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department ED Administration
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 0800-1700

Job 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

1. Conceptualize and articulate a vision for nursing practice for a specific clinical area and translates into action.


2. Ability to foster and facilitate collaborative interpersonal relationships.


3. Calculates risks associated with an anticipated action.


4. Ability to facilitate transitions through sound process improvement methodologies.


5. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.


6. Willingness to embrace change and manage it effectively.


7. Ability to foster and implement team-building strategies.


8. Skill in the use of computer systems and related software applications.


9. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.


10. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Experience

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

License/Registration/Certification

1. Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of Texas.


2. Current CPR training program.


3. ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of being in the position.


4. 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.