Emergency Services Director jobs in Provo, UT

Job Description:

Director of Emergency is responsible and accountable for effective operation of the Emergency Services including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals.



Responsibilities:

· Provides education, direction and mentorship of the nursing team’s function, purpose, and goals.

· Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members to provide quality patient care and to ensure positive patient outcomes.

· Provides education in the areas of nursing competency, continuous process improvement, infection control, employee health, safety, case management, and program evaluation.

· Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure all team members adhere to all standards set forth by the State and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.

· Ensures nursing team participation and accountability in process improvement.

· Ensures Infection Control standards are maintained at all times.

· Ensures licensure and competencies are current for all supervised staff.

· Attends all meetings and huddles.

· Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level, and staff availability.

· Participates in and drives clinical components of utilization review.

· Addresses staff, physician, patient, and family concerns immediately. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems when appropriate.



Requirements:

· Must be a licensed RN in the State of Utah

· BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC certifications

· At least 2 years of nursing experience required

· Bachelor in Nursing degree

· Management experience preferred