Emergency Room Director of Nursing

We are hiring for an ER Director of Nursing in a Hospital emergency room. This position is with a very reputable and well-known hospital in Vancouver WA. Your responsibilities encompass leading and overseeing the nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, managing resources, and fostering a collaborative environment within the emergency department.

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care :

• Ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and best practices :

This includes ensuring that all ED RNs, triage nurses, and support staff follow established protocols and best practices.

• Advising medical staff and administrators :

Provide guidance on patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

• Mentoring and developing nursing staff :

Support the growth and development of nursing staff through training, education, and performance evaluations.

• Driving quality improvement initiatives :

Identify areas for improvement in patient care and implement strategies to enhance quality and safety.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities :

• Managing budgeting, staffing, and operational efficiency :

Effectively manage resources, including staffing, budget, and equipment, to ensure efficient and effective operations.

• Fostering strong physician relations :

Build and maintain positive relationships with physicians to ensure effective collaboration and communication.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards :

Stay informed about and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Strategic planning :

Develop and implement strategic plans for the ER nursing department to meet the evolving needs of the hospital and the community.

• Hiring and Onboarding :

Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new nursing staff.

• Performance Evaluation :

Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to nursing staff.

Address and resolve conflicts between the nursing staff and with other departments.

• Training and Education :

Develop and implement training programs for nursing staff to ensure competency and best practices.

• Monitoring and Assessing Nurse Performance :

Regularly track and assess nurse performance through various metrics and outcomes.

Education
- Must have an MBA

Equal Opportunity Employer