Director of the Emergency Department
Ref: : 34788
Location: Norfolk - Virginia
Rate: N/A (Permanent) + Healthcare Insurance Benefits Equivalent to N/A + Healthcare Insurance Benefits
The Director reports to a member of senior management and is responsible for overall operation, direction and delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the Emergency on a twenty-four hour basis Development of process to promote quality of service, budgetary compliance and identification of departmental direction and expectation are key elements of the role A high level of independence in performance of the role and/or solution of problems is expected, however, demonstrated cooperation and collaboration is equally essential for successful functioning Maintains appropriate standards of practice and standards of care throughout departments. Coaches and mentors staff to ensure professional development. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to include theory, practice and administration in order to direct planning and implementation Ability to prepare reports, policies and budgets at a level normally acquired through completion of a Masters degree in a relevant field preferred Approximately five to seven years progressively more responsible related work experience preferred. Requires analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee work of subordinates. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and be able to meet the insurance requirements of the hospital, if required by position.
