Administrative Director - Emergency Services Adult Central Campus

• DMC Harper University Hospital - Has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.One of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the nation with fully implemented Electronic Medical Records, 100% medication scanning and advanced robotic surgery technology.
• DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital - Michigan's first and only hospital for women, serving as the destination for worm's care since 1868 and ranked on the US News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" list.
• DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital - Michigan's first Level 1 Trauma Center and one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments, this hospital trains nearly half of the practicing emergency medicine physicians in the state.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer DMC Main Campus assumes system management responsibility for Emergency services, functions, or processes within the assigned specialty area.

The position is broad in scope and functions within a matrix reporting structure. The role includes programmatic responsibilities in Nursing and Operations. Works in collaboration with the DMC Chief Nursing Officer Council from a strategic planning aspect, and develops, monitors and revises functional processes as needed. Coordinates a cohesive approach to executing clinical strategies and patient care across the DMC organization, including performance excellence and quality outcomes. Translates data into practice.

Works collaboratively with clinical leadership to standardize nursing practice to deliver high quality clinical care, incorporating research and teaching activities. Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with primary customers of the clinical area(s) including medical directors, physicians, physician groups and patients to enhance customer service and to positively impact core clinical measures. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates systems/initiatives/programs to facilitate performance/quality improvements in keeping with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Implements rapid quality improvement interventions and Lean methodologies. Understands the benefits of standardization and how to drive its implantation through the service line to improve quality, efficiency, patient, staff and physician satisfaction.

Approves procedures/protocols and/or seeks other departmental approvals, as appropriate. Develops, monitors and revises functional processes. Provides input into the development and revision of organizational structure for function or service. Approves personnel actions, such as hires, fires and disciplines. Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals. This influence is limited to the site level. Specifically, the position identifies the need for policy development and/or revision, defines policies in collaboration with higher-level management input, goals and objectives. In collaboration with the executive senior leadership team and in cooperation with others in the hospital and DMC System, assists in developing and implementing current to intermediate goals and measures for areas of responsibility. Measures and assesses performance. As requested, assists in long-range goal development. Develops and monitors budget for areas. Coordinates a cohesive approach to clinical strategies and patient care across the DMC organization including performance excellence and quality outcomes. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements and DMC policies.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business, Public Health, management or related field required.

2. Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).

3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.

4. Five years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as an Associate Chief Nursing Officer or Nursing director of multiple, complex nursing departments.

5. Certification in Specialty or Leadership preferred (Example: CORN, NEA-BC, NE-BC, etc.).

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.