Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Purpose of Position:

Manage the operations of the Emergency Department and Fast Track; Plan, coordinate and deliver excellent emergency care; Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and corrective action in accordance with NSHC's mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Perform leadership functions including selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline; Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC’s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while overseeing the department's budget; Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action as necessary; Use hospital data and trends to make decisions and recommendations to administration
• Review and revise standards and procedures and coordinate medical providers to integrate treatment programs 
• Execute departmental goals for ensuring optimal outcomes for the emergency patient population
• Participate in NSHC Improving Patient Care efforts, Health Consortium, HSPIC, QPIC, Medical Staff and Safety/Secutiry Committee meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards for critical access hospitals 
• Knowledge of standards and practices for emergency care delivery 

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Ability to track measurements and achieve results
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff
• Ability to recommend and implement patient-focused change

Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree

Program

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s preferred

Nursing or related field

Experience

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount:

5 year(s)

working as a Registered Nurse with emergency experience

flight, paramedic & grants experience preferred

3 (years)

in a leadership role in nursing

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Alaska RN License; BLS; ACLS; PALS certifications updated within one year

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds

∙Push or pull using up to moderate force

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in a standard office environment

∙Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

∙Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft 

∙Travel is required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat

∙Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather contitions