Emergency Department Manager

## Emergency Department Manager Apply:
Bay Area Hospital:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R6800
** Time Type:
** Full time
** Hours per Pay Period:
** 80
* * Shift:
** Day Shift
** Minimum:
** Depending on Experience
** Maximum:
** Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position)
** Department:
** Patient Care Services Division
** Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:
** If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
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* Job Description:

** Manager Emergency Department Responsible for daily and overall operation of the Emergency Department, including staff performance, patient care processes and outcomes, patient/family satisfaction, and prudent resource management.
** EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
** Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital.  Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital.  Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program.  Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Responsible for daily and overall operation of the Emergency Department, including staff performance, patient care processes and outcomes, patient/family satisfaction, and prudent resource management.
** PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Continually assesses process and effectiveness of overall patient care on the unit
* Selects and supervises unit staff
* Monitors and evaluates staff performance/competency on an ongoing basis and in collaboration with the employee
* Recognizes employee’s strengths
* Identifies employee’s work-related needs and goals
* Develops performance improvement plans, as needed
* When necessary, is able to initiate and follow through with disciplinary processes
* In collaboration with unit staff and Clinical & Professional Development staff, identifies and develops plans to address staff learning/competency improvement needs
* Acts as a clinical resource for staff
* Develops unit-specific policies, procedures, and clinical competencies using evidence-based standards of care
* Prepares and monitors unit budget(s)/productivity.  Identifies cost-effective systems needed to support the business of the department, taking into account business trends, resource availability, and changes in patient mix
* Interacts with patients, seeks staff input, and analyzes unit patient satisfaction data to identify areas for improvement
* Ensures unit performance conforms with hospital-wide quality and patient safety goals
* Develops, monitors, and evaluates unit-specific quality improvement indicators, in collaboration with Quality Division
* Develops and maintains effective working relationships with unit co-workers, physicians, vendors, other departments and members of the healthcare team
* Facilitates participation of unit staff in evaluation of new products and equipment, as appropriate/requested
* Collaborates with Director and other managers to assess overall staffing patterns, need for RN contract services
* Investigates and addresses unit-specific physician complaints, seeks assistance from Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer when indicated
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* SKILLS AND ABILITIES

*** Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
* Strong nursing knowledge and skills in clinical area(s) of…