Director of Nursing Emergency Services

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Nursing Director for Emergency Services to coordinate operations across two facilities. This role involves enhancing quality and efficiency in patient care, promoting collaboration, and managing staff. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Nursing and significant experience in emergency services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of equivalent experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative work environment through effective communication.
• Ensure progress toward quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Manage Emergency Services staff and oversee the budget.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of employment.

Position Overview

The Nursing Director coordinates all aspects of Emergency Services in conjunction with the Chair of Emergency Medicine and/or medical directors for each facility to maximize all components of the UC Health System. This role utilizes advanced education, administrative, and clinical knowledge to find innovative methods to enhance and improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of Emergency Services. The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for achieving shared operational management between the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (60%) and West Chester Hospital (40%), and fostering collaboration between physicians and hospital departments to positively impact patient care delivery and continuum.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• BLS certification.
• Specialty area certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and team building.
• Establish effective networks within UC Health and referral regions, including outreach services to EMS agencies.
• Ensure progress toward quality outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and system efficiency.
• Unify and integrate efforts to achieve Emergency Service metrics and goals across the system.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements to sustain verification and accreditation status.
• Develop the Emergency Services Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Chair of Emergency Medicine, medical directors, and system administration, aligned with UC Health's strategic goals.
• Manage Emergency Services staff through effective communication, resource allocation, performance goal setting, and ongoing educational development.
• Prepare and oversee the Emergency Services budget with institutional business managers.
• Develop and monitor performance improvement programs, including data collection, analysis, trending, and committee support.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to oversee clinical and system operations, ensuring efficient, quality, and cost-effective patient care.
• Coordinate and oversee outreach EMS programs.
• Guide program development and participate in reviewing and approving operational objectives and plans.
• Oversee operational support functions such as information services, telecommunications, facilities, purchasing, personnel, and program development to meet organizational goals.