Director Emergency and Trauma Services - Registered Nurse

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks an experienced Emergency Department Director to lead a busy 70+ bed ED with about 100,000 visits per year and Level 3 Trauma designation. The role oversees eight managers and over 300 staff, shaping patient care and nursing practice.

Applicants must have CA RN license, BSN or MSN, five years of nursing leadership management, and crisis intervention training within 60 days. National certification in nursing leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• CA RN license is required.
• Crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• National certification in nursing leadership is preferred.
• BSN or MSN degree is required.
• Five years of management experience in nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs the delivery of patient care in the areas of responsibility.
• Develops or participates in the development of patient care policies and standards.
• Holds direct reports accountable for meeting standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in nursing policy formulation and decision making.
• Develops and revises plans for provision of care and services.
• Coordinates services with Kaweah Health plan for care and services.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of patient care and services.
• Manages staff resources and finances.
• Communicates with key constituencies and ensures integration of the Emergency Department.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Communication

Crisis intervention training

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

OVERVIEW

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department 7010 Emergency-ED

The purpose of this position is to orchestrate and influence the work of others to enhance Kaweah Health's mission and vision and to achieve strategic priorities of the nursing division. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability focused on safety and the requisite infrastructures necessary to meet expectations of the patients and families served.

Seeking strong experienced Emergency Department Director. Extremely Busy 70+ bed ED with 100,000 visits per year. Level 3 Trauma Center. Eight manager direct reports and over 300 employees in the Department. Applications must include examples of specific accomplishments, challenges faced and results. Include details on size and scope of departments in beds, visits, Trauma designation and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• License /Certification Required: CA RN license
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Preferred: National certification in nursing leadership.
• Education Required: BSN or MSN
• Experience Required: Five years of management experience in nursing leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Directs the delivery of patient care in the areas of responsibility in concordance with the plan for the provision of care and service and the plan for the provision of nursing care in the Kaweah Health.
• Develops or participates in the development of patient care policies, procedures, protocols and standards which guide and support the provision of services.
• Holds direct reports accountable for meeting standards of nursing practice and patient care.
• Participates in nursing policy formulation and decision making.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and, as necessary, revises the plan for the provision of care and service in assigned services areas.
• Contributes to, and coordinates services with, the development, implementation and evaluation of the Kaweah Health plan for the provision of care and services.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient care and services.
• Provides adequate staff resources for carrying out the plan for patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools, and the Title 22 requirements related to patient classification.
• Contributes to staff development.
• Manages financial resources.
• Communicates with key constituencies.
• Ensures full integration of the Emergency Department.
• Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

PAY RANGE

$80.43 -$120.65

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time.