Director - Emergency Services

AHS - Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AHS - Sherman Medical Center is looking for a Director of Emergency Services who will manage the Emergency Department and oversee patient care delivery. This role requires a registered nurse licensed in Texas and experience in both patient care and management in a hospital setting.

The Director will supervise departmental activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate with healthcare staff and administration. If you have a strong background in emergency care and leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hospital experience providing direct patient care to ICU and/or ER patients.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Emergency Department's operations and patient care.
• Develop and implement departmental plans and performance improvement activities.
• Supervise and evaluate emergency services personnel.

Skills

Management

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current and valid registered nurse license in Texas

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Emergency Services is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of the Emergency Department. The Director supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care in the department. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. He/she Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit. The Director communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. The Director assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid registered nurse license in the State of Texas.
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
3. BLS, ACLS and PALS upon hire and maintain current.
4. CEN or CCRN preferred.
5. TNCC required within 12 months of hire.
6. A minimum of three years’ hospital experience providing direct patient care to ICU and/or ER patients.
7. A minimum of three years supervisory/management experience required.
8. CPI required annually.