Emergency Department Manager

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for direction of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the Emergency Department on a twenty-four hour basis. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities: including fiscal, material and human resource management. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice, exceptional leadership abilities, and solid problem solving skills. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality Improvement activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for direction of the Emergency Department staff. Provides effective leadership; supports and empowers staff to embrace the mission and goals of the hospital.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and provide for an interdisciplinary approach.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Director of Nursing Services, Chief Nursing Officer and administrative team.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responsible for performance improvement activities for Emergency Department. Educates staff on the PI process. Participates in PI data collection, indicator development, and evaluation criteria. Involved in at least one PI activity for each department per year. Maintains appropriate quality control programs.
• Performs probationary and annual employee performance evaluation, competency clinical skills assessment and age-specific competency assessment for nursing staff within Emergency Department.
• Keeps employees informed about their work assignment, work progress, and opportunities for advancement.
• Participates in the development, implementation, review, and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, disciplining, and terminating employees within the departments of oversight.
• Develops, justifies and maintains a fiscal budget for those departments.
• Complies with ongoing departmental inspections of equipment and physical space. Makes recommendations regarding equipment utilization and needs.

Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education / Experience / License and Certifications

  • Current Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure without restrictions.

  • BSN, required; Master's degree in nursing or related field, preferred.

  • BLS certification, required.

  • Specialty course certifications for any clinical area worked, preferred.

  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a front-line manager.

  • At least three (3) years clinical experience, required.

  • Knowledge of Federal and State agency standards related to health care organizations.

  • ACLS certification, required.

  • ENPC or PALS certification, required.

  • TNCC certification, required.

  • SMH Moderate Sedation in-house class, required.

• Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.