Executive Director, Emergency & Trauma Care

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Director for a busy 70+ bed ED with about 100,000 visits annually. This role leads a large team, including eight managers and over 300 employees, to advance patient care and safety in a Level 3 Trauma Center.

The position oversees nursing leadership, policy development, and strategic planning to meet patient and family needs. A BSN/MSN is required, with five years of nursing leadership management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• Crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer required.
• National certification in nursing leadership preferred.
• BSN or MSN required.
• Five years of management experience in nursing leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the delivery of patient care in the areas of responsibility in concordance with the plan for the provision of care and service, and the plan for the provision of nursing care in the Kaweah Health.
• Develops or participates in the development of patient care policies, procedures, protocols and standards which guide and support the provision of services.
• Holds direct reports accountable for meeting standards of nursing practice and patient care.
• Participates in nursing policy formulation and decision making.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and, as necessary, revises the plan for the provision of care and service in assigned services areas.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of patient care and services.
• Provides adequate staff resources for carrying out the plan for patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools, and the Title 22 requirements related to patient classification.
• Contributes to staff development.
• Manages financial resources.
• Communicates with key constituencies.
• Ensures full integration of the Emergency Department.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Kaweah Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Director for a busy 70+ bed ED with about 100,000 visits annually. This role leads a large team, including eight managers and over 300 employees, to advance patient care and safety in a Level 3 Trauma Center.

The position oversees nursing leadership, policy development, and strategic planning to meet patient and family needs. A BSN/MSN is required, with five years of nursing leadership management experience preferred.