Position:Nurse Director, Emergency Department Employment Type: Full Time Location: Memphis, TN Salary: $115,000-$150,000 + Full Benefits Hiring Organization: 500+ bed Non-Profit Academic Healthcare System
Leapfrog Safety Accredited Chest Pain Medical Center Hiring Emergency RN Director
Comprehensive Tennessee-based medical center is looking for an experienced ER Emergency Room Nurse Director. They will drive positive change in their ED and lead staff to provide evidence-based patient care. This full-service emergency unit provides primary stroke care to quick and convenient treatment for minor medical conditions.
This academic medical center has received multiple awards and recognition, such as Cycle IV accreditation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The Nurse Director for the Emergency Department will work to improve Emergency Room metrics, including LWBS, door-to-doctor times, and patient experience.
Responsibilities for the Nurse Director, Emergency Department:
Oversee 50+ emergency room staff including 4 Patient Care Coordinators and a Unit Manager
24/7 emergency department operations, managing 130+ patient cases per day
Assess current emergency patient service line and implement improvements where needed
Hire, onboard, train, and mentor the ED nursing team
Increase staff retention through positive cultural change within the unit
Collaborate with Patient Care Coordinators to ensure effective deployment of the emergency care delivery system
Coordinate education sessions and development programs for emergency room staff
Develops budgets for staff, operating, and emergency service budgets
Ensure all patient data, service statistics, and operations information in EMR
Collaborate with physicians and other nurses to uphold quality standards and implement new policies/procedures
Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients and families
Treat patients with compassion and provide patient-centered care
Maintain safety and compliance throughout the emergency department based on regional, state, and national guidelines
Requirements for the Nurse Director, Emergency Department:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; MSN preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse RN in the state of TN
4+ years of nursing experience in Emergency Medicine, Trauma, or related field
3+ years of nurse leadership/supervisory experience
BLS, ACLS, and CPR certification
CNML, CENP, NEA-BC, or related nurse management certification, a plus
CEN/BCEN/TNCC certification a plus
Why You’ll Love It:
Competitive salary with impressive benefits, including relocation, sign-on bonus
Blue Distinction Center designated healthcare system
High Performing Hospital in Cardiology and Heart Surgery
Live in one of the Top 20 cities rated for relocation
Major academic campus and principal teaching hospital