Director of Nursing - Emergency Services

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Emergency Department, an RN who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for ED nursing services. The role oversees delivery of patient care and ensures compliance with regulations in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, performance improvement, triage and treatment across all ages, and coordination with staff, physicians and administration. Requires strong leadership and clinical expertise in acute care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• CEN certification preferred.
• At least two years supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum three years of continuous clinical experience in acute care.
• BSN or enrollment in BSN program with completion within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care.
• Develops departmental plans including performance improvement and compliance.
• Assumes 24-hour accountability for the ED department.
• Supervises and evaluates ED personnel and allocates nursing resources.
• Communicates with staff, physicians and administration on nursing issues.
• Interacts with patients and families to provide comprehensive care.
• Provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assumes house supervisory duties, responds to codes, documents appropriately.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

PALS Certified

CEN Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Clinical Experience

BSN Candidate / BSN

Education

BSN

Enrolled in BSN program

Job description

Director of Emergency Department is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management and coordination of all Emergency Care Nursing Service functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
• Develops and implements departmental plans including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Assumes 24-hour accountability for the ED department.
• Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the ED and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the ED and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator.
• Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Interacts with outside agencies, patients and patients' families/significant other(s) to provide comprehensive care.
• Provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients seeking emergency care.
• Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.

Qualifications

1. Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS upon hire and maintain current.

5. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

6. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.

7. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.

8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or must be enrolled in a bachelors nursing program and completed within 1 year from the date of hire.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Pay range and compensation package

$113,60.60 to $172,390.40

Equal Opportunity Statement

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