Director, Emergency Department at Inova Health System

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Strategy, Legal Compliance, Stakeholder Collaboration, Budget Management, Clinical Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Management, Patient Satisfaction, Quality Improvement, Resource Utilization, Emergency Nursing, Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Director Emergency Department oversees the department to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization’s goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource and mentor. Serves as leader in decision-making and problem-solving, incorporating data and information to continually improve operations while directing a multi-disciplinary team (i.e. hospital based Emergency Department, Clinical Decision Unit and Critical Care Services). Creates an environment that allows staff to develop professionally. Job Responsibilities: * Creates an environment that allows staff to develop professionally. * Ensures patient satisfaction standards are meet in regards to both inpatient and outpatient measures to ensure both quality of care and quality of service. Ensures physician satisfaction with quality of care outcomes and nursing satisfaction. * Supports and assists appropriately in Inova Health System's strategic initiatives (e.g. Inova strategic plan, operating unit strategic plan, service line strategic plan, nursing strategic plan, etc.). Supports and effectively disseminates information about organizational initiatives and team member expectations. * Participates in and supports quality/performance improvement initiatives while demonstrating sound project management skills. * Maintains budgetary standards and appropriate utilization of all resources. Minimum Requirements: * Certification - Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support required for Pediatric units, Neonatal Resuscitation Program required for NICUs * Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse * Experience - 5 years of clinical experience * Education - Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred Requirements: * Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field * Progressive leadership experience in emergency services within an acute care hospital, including multi-unit or high-volume ED oversight * Advanced emergency nursing certification We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Oversees the Emergency Department to ensure effective performance through business strategy implementation, budget management, and legal compliance. Leads a multi-disciplinary team to improve operations and maintain high standards of patient and physician satisfaction.