Director of Nursing (RN) - Emergency Department

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare organization as a Director of Nursing in the Emergency Department, where your leadership will drive the development and implementation of critical emergency services. This role offers the opportunity to work in a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, collaborating with top-tier specialists. As part of a compassionate, mission-driven team, you'll enhance patient care and lead a dedicated nursing staff. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this position is your chance to thrive and contribute to the community.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nursing experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• BLS and RN licensure required; ALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct development of emergency services policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize staffing activities and budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing Management

Emergency Services Policies

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week. Monday - Friday.
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Join our team at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford as a Director of Nursing (DON) for our Emergency Department. Our ED is a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, supported by top-tier cardiovascular, surgical, neuro, stroke, and orthopedic specialists. If you're an experienced nursing leader ready to make a significant impact apply today!

What You Will Do

Direct development and implementation of emergency services policies, procedures and strategy.

• Develop departmental goals, plans and standards.
• Plan, organize, and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
• Administer and evaluate all clinical activities including care plan development, service level determination and complaint management.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Current incumbents as of 4/30/18 have 6 Months (180 days) to obtain BLS.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• RN Leadership experiencewithin an ED preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.