Nurse Manager of Emergency Department

POSITION PURPOSE The Emergency Department Nurse Manager position is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care specifically in the Emergency Services Departments. The position is responsible for providing administrative and clinical oversight and leadership throughout the hospital specific to these specialties. Managerial functions include policy and procedure development and review, budget development, and compliance, effective personnel practices, staff development and competency assessment activities, provision of in-service, staff education and providing vision and direction for accomplishment of department and organizational goals consistent with the CNO and Senior Leadership Team. # MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications # Experience: # A minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care emergency room setting is required, and clinically competent. Bachelor#s Degree, graduate from an accredited university or college required. Current, valid New Mexico Registered Nurse Licensure or Compact Registered Nursing License or current Advance Practice Clinician Licensure required. DNV/Joint Commission inspection experience. Knowledge of Perioperative standards and compliance specifications (HIPAA, ENA, OSHA, DNV, Joint Commission, etc). Experience in telecommunications and computer skills, including#Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn current Electronic Health Records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of a special area. Education # Current BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Annual hospital-wide competencies and education must be completed timely. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications: Superior interpersonal and team building skills. Knowledge of the mission, organization, programs and requirements of the healthcare delivery system of Holy Cross Medical Center. Knowledge of nursing scope of practice in New Mexico. Understanding of applicable laws of acute care operations such as EMTALA. Knowledge of ENA standards. Skill in oral and written communication in dealing with a variety of individuals. Ability and utilization to recognize, anticipate and respond to the needs of customers/patients in a caring, respectful and courteous manner that leads to satisfactory resolution for the customer/patient. Strong skill set computer and telecommunication devices. Analytical ability to evaluate complex patient scenarios, critical thinking skills. # A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. Preferred qualifications CEN preferred. TNCC, ENPC, NRP, STABLE, and stroke certification preferred. Master#s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or allied Health Care Profession. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish. # #