Emergency Services Director jobs in Illinois

Our client, a midsized hospital located in SW Chicago, IL, has a need for an ER Director to join their team. Candidates Must have ER leadership experience to be considered.

Emergency Department RN Director-Chicago, Illinois
150 licensed beds, acute care facility, non-profit

Department Details:

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the unit, including scheduling, staffing and oversight of clinical functions to assure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Reports to the CNO
• 16 ER beds plus 5 Fast Track
• Last year 39,999 ER visits
• 27 FTE’s

Essential Functions:

• Efficiently uses internal and external resources to ensure appropriate staffing of unit based on accepted standards of care. In outpatient settings, develops and coordinates clinical program schedule and goals and may provide direct patient care. 25%
• Manages unit personnel by hiring quality staff to meet the needs of patients and their families, provides ongoing supervision and direction to the staff, and evaluates staff performance including recommendations for personnel actions. 20%
• Participates in the development of and holds staff accountable for hospital, nursing and unit policies, procedures, objectives, competencies, performance improvement initiatives as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards. 20%
• Maintains departmental records and reports and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. 10%
• Maintains knowledge base in the specific clinical area and promotes professional staff development. 10%
• Assists in the development of unit operating and capital budgets. Maintains unit budget and productivity within appropriate parameters. 10%
• Assists with department charge master, coding process and billing and chart reviews.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Must have RN Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have RN License Active in IDFPR
• Must have BLS Certification *ACLS Certification Highly Preferred*

Experience:

• Must have 1( ) year of Leadership experience.

Hospital Highlights:

• The Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.
• The Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• The Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• The Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.