Emergency Department Director - 15k SOB!! at Martin County Hospital District

Stanton, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency nursing, Staff scheduling, Regulatory compliance, Process improvement, Patient flow management, Quality assurance, Risk management, Trauma designation coordination, Emergency preparedness, Chart auditing, Policy development, Staff education, Clinical leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description History: Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years, but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20, and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital. Collaborate with ED nursing leadership, emergency physicians and hospital administration to ensure the ED care delivery model achieves high quality emergency care and evolves to match the needs of the patients, the department, the hospital, and the community. Develop, maintain, update, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure providers are aware of and compliant with departmental, hospital, and medical staff policies. Coordinate staffing and scheduling of ER staffing. Perform auditing on required focused charts and provide feedback to staff in regard to specific charting recommendations with Performance improvements as needed. Monitor patient experience and patient flow. Design and implement process improvement strategies to improve and optimize these areas. Monitor ED-related regulatory issues and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Educate staff on regulatory issues and requirements. Prepare for and participate in accreditation and certification surveys involving the ED. Investigate and respond to patient complaints or grievances related to patient care. Participate in medical staff committee, Quality assurance committee, patient safety/ Risk management committee. Responsible for coordinating and maintaining Level IV trauma designation by adhering to DSHS standards. Actively participates with the Emergency Preparedness Plan. Requirements Education: Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing Licenses/Certificates: Must have a license to practice professional nursing by the Texas Board of Nursing or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. Successful completion of AHA approved courses in BLS upon hire. ACLS certification required, preferably within three months of hire. PALS or ENPC certification required, preferably within three months of hire. TNCC required, preferably within eighteen months of hire. Experience: One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a hospital environment preferred. Prior ER experience preferred. Mission Statement: Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve. Vision Statement: Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting. Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Director is responsible for overseeing ED care delivery, managing staff scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. They will also lead process improvement initiatives, handle patient grievances, and maintain the facility's Level IV trauma designation.