Director of Nursing MedSurg​/Emergency Department

Director of Nursing Med Surg/Emergency Department

Reports to:

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

FLSA Classification:
Full-time, Exempt, Salary

The Director of Nursing integrates core values and beliefs to achieve quality care, improve nurse engagement and increase nurse retention. It is expected that this Director can comfortably manage the entire department, focusing on enhancing emergency and trauma skills, education, process, policy and procedures.

• Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, Clinical Managers, and CNO.
• Effectively respond to challenges in a positive manner and with a high degree of problem solving and cooperation.
• Collaborate with the CNO, Clinical Manager, and staff to prepare annual departmental goals and objectives.
• Establish a high standard of care.
• Ensure ongoing performance improvement processes and assures compliance with competency and Evidence Based Practice.
• Advises medical staff, department heads, and hospital administrators in matters related to nursing services.
• Implement staffing plan and provide direct patient care on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Design, implement, and continually evaluate deficiencies identified in surveys.
• Regularly attend meetings and make recommendations for improvements in patient care.
• Establish, control, and maintain an adequate level of required supplies and equipment. Monitor, evaluate, and correct departmental equipment malfunctions or breakdowns, following proper facility procedures.
• Consult with CNO and HR prior to implementing disciplinary actions.
• Serve as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represent the hospital with professional nursing and related organizations.
• Oversee operations of Infusion Clinic and assure competency and Evidence Based Practice.
• Mentor, train, supervise, and complete annual evaluations and competencies for all employees within your department.
• Responsible annually for the implementation, review, revision, and management of department policies, procedures, workflows, job descriptions, and other essential documents unspecified.
• Responsible for the annual review, revision, and implementation of department specific scopes of service.
• Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department. Assist in the development of the annual budget which includes preparing operating expenses and capital budget requests.
• Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of all department specific contracts and agreements. Notify administration of any changes, renewals, or terminations prior to the renewal or termination date.
• Responsible for the monitoring and timely approval of timecards, time off requests, sick leave, contract labor hours, etc., to ensure an accurate biweekly payroll process.
• Understand and adhere to quality metrics; ensure department staff understand and participate in quality improvement efforts, measurements, and implementation.
• Assure the department’s compliance with all regulatory statutes, standards, issues, agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Interview, evaluate candidates, and hire new employees in collaboration with Human Resources and established hospital guidelines.
• Maintain accurate department records and statistics.
• Actively participate in committees and meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A current, unencumbered Colorado license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC and/or PALS required within three (3) months of hire or transfer.
• Three (3) years of experience in Emergency and/or Med Surg experience required.
• One (1) year of management experience required.
• Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.
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