Executive Director Emergency Department

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital seeks an Executive Director of the Emergency Department to strategically develop and implement clinical activities and to oversee the business operations and fiscal management of the Emergency Department.

The role includes 24-hour management, administration and organizational development, with a focus on quality patient care and patient safety through strong leadership and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in New Jersey with a BSN.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration.
• Eight years of progressive nursing experience, including at least three years in management or as ED director.
• Ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and strong communication, organization and team-building skills.
• Strong strategic and analytic ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical activities of Emergency Department Services.
• Provide direction and oversight for business operations and fiscal management of the ED.
• Oversee 24-hour management, administration and organizational development of the ED.
• Facilitate quality patient care and patient safety within the ED.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team building

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Education

BSN

Master’s Degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration/Business Administration

Job description

The primary purpose of the Executive Director Emergency Department position is to strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit, and to provide direction and oversight for the business operations and fiscal management of the Emergency Department. The Executive Director has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of the Emergency Department. Facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the areas of the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a BSN required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required.
• Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience preferably in a university affiliated tertiary care facility, including at least three (3) years in management required or as Director of the Emergency Department in a medical center.
• In addition, must have the ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and possesses effective communication, organization and team building skills.
• Strong strategic and analytic ability required.
• Equivalent experience or education may be substituted for the Master’s Degree requirement.