ER MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Directing the clinical and administrative functions on the assigned nursing unit(s), outpatient or specialized area on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis. Accountable for the development, management and utilization of financial, material and human resources. Demonstrates strategic planning and effective leadership skills of delegation and organization. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for directing the overall clinical and administrative functions on the assigned nursing unit(s), on a daily/weekly basis.

2. Responsible for maintaining the hospital's patient care standards and the nursing services' philosophy through the delivery of quality nursing care.

3. Identifies patient safety needs, develops and implements effective Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitors to provide a safe patient environment.

4. Interviews and selects applicants for employment; assures appropriate orientation, teaching, supervision and evaluation of personnel on the nursing unit; initiates and follows through with appropriate disciplinary measures when warranted.

5. Plans, implements and monitors staffing schedules in order to assure optimal patient care with assistance from staffing coordinators.

6. Develops, implements and maintains a financial budget consistent with approved department goals and parameters.

7. Establishes departmental strategic plan and annual goals; implements unit standards, objectives, priorities and facilitates change based on the needs of patients and their families, physicians and staff.

8. Establishes and implements the departmental goals for the nursing staff in collaboration with the medical staff and other appropriate departments.

9. Expeditiously handles staff, physician, patient, interdepartmental complaints and problems, providing accurate and timely follow-up and corrective action if needed.

Education:

• Education required qualifying for license as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or allied health field required or must obtain within 4 years of being hired into the position.

Experience:

• At least two years of nursing experience in an acute hospital with a minimum of one year's experience in a leadership role at the first line level.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current California Registered Nurse License,
• Current BLS Certification through AHA required,
• Current ACLS Certification through AHA required.
• Current PALS Certification required