Director Emergency Room

AHMC HealthCare; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare is seeking a Nurse Director for the Emergency Room to ensure safe, high-quality patient care around the clock. You will lead staffing, develop strategies, oversee clinical operations, and collaborate with physicians and hospital leaders to meet regulatory standards and patient outcomes.

The role requires CA RN licensure, a BSN or higher, and preferred MS degree; certification in a specialty is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN License.
• BSN degree in Nursing or other healthcare-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• MS degree in Healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing and scheduling for ER to ensure safe, high-quality patient care 24/7.
• Oversee clinical operations and resource utilization in the ER.
• Coordinate with physicians, hospital staff, and nurse directors to meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with County, State, and Federal agencies and The Joint Commission.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical governance

Education

BSN degree

MS degree in Healthcare-related field

Tools

Certification in specialty area

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Director ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care for the Emergency Room Department. The Director is responsible 24 hours a day, with full accountability for the staffing and management of patient care, for providing professional nursing services in specified patient care areas, and the acquisition, development and utilization of resources including human, material and fiscal needed to meet those responsibilities. Coordinate scheduling of hospital nursing staff according to patient census and acuity. Handle the clerical and administrative management of the unit. Act as a creative leader combining nursing expertise, critical thinking and effective leadership and management skills to ensure that quality care is provided through satisfied and inspired professionals. Collaborate with Nurse Directors, hospital staff and physicians to achieve goals. Maintain accountability to County, State and Federal agencies as well as The Joint Commission for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards and for providing quality patient outcomes.

Education, Experience, Training

• Current CA RN License.
• BS degree in Nursing or other healthcare-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• MS degree in Healthcare- related field preferred.