Director Nursing-Emergency Services-Texas Health Fort Worth

Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Director Nursing-Emergency Services. We have a tight-knit ED Team in our fast-paced, high volume Trauma Level II 100-bed Emergency Department which includes a 10-bed Triage/Assessment/Super-Track area, 26-room Quick Care, 22 Emergent Care rooms (includes 3 resuscitation rooms for the most severe trauma cases), special area dedicated solely to chest pain patients, Senior Health and Wellness Center and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) unit.

We are a Magnet facility that is designated as a Cycle III Chest Pain Center, Acute Heart Failure Center and a Center of Excellence.

Salary range is Min. $122,137/year to Max. $193,377/year – based on relevant experience

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Work Schedule

• Full time, day shift

Job Description

Operations: Plan organize, and delegate activities as required for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the department including active participation with other hospital and leadership staff to accomplish this objective. Develop and oversees the implementation of policies, procedures, and standards that direct department operations. As required for service, verify that standards are consistent with hospital, community and nationally recognized evidence based practice standards. Actively incorporate measures to obtain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements. Identify and utilize processes and resources that support optimal delivery of data and information to leadership team and staff.

Strategic Planning: Establish priorities for division growth and enhancement based on customer need, research findings, and industry trends. Effectively market the service to key stakeholders. Collaborate with nurses providing direct patient care and members of other disciplines at all levels in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program and services.

Human Resources: Oversee the effectiveness of the department recruitment and retention program, taking action as necessary to provide and adequate level of qualified staff. Promote professional growth, development and accountability in staff, students and colleagues. Track and evaluate staff performance and individual development, holding staff accountable for achieving service expectations. Coach and mentor subordinate staff in order to improve their performance and expand responsibilities. Develop and support shared decision-making through the Unit Based Council model in order to develop inter/intradepartmental teamwork and team goal accomplishments. Recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments. Identify leadership talent and actively develops leadership skills. Support diversity objectives of the organization in recruiting and promotion into leadership roles.

Fiscal Management: Prepare the operating and capital budget for the department. In collaboration with division management and staff, determine the appropriate number and level of staff, balancing competency, patient needs, patient outcomes, patient safety outcomes and productivity guidelines. Manage the approved budget and adjust strategies as needed to meet budgeting expectation. Regularly communicate with staff and customer groups, as appropriate, regarding hospital/department goals, results and future direction. Advocate for appropriate fiscal and Human Resources to accomplish work/goals for the Nursing Division/Department and the Organization.

Satisfaction: Collaborate with all customer groups (patients, department/hospital staff, physicians and other customer groups), to meet and exceed needs/expectations. Create and maintain a collaborative work environment (patient, Physicians and key stakeholders). Actively engage customer groups on a regular basis to promote effective customer relationships and communication with prompt resolution of issues and concerns. Evaluates customer satisfaction on a regular basis to determine gaps between actual results and expectations.

Professional Accountability: Network with peers in State/Region/Nation to share ideas and conduct mutual problem-solving. Promote understanding and effective use of organization management and nursing theories and research. Demonstrate ethical decision making as a professional behavior that reflects the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses and supports the Department Philosophy of Nursing. Establish collegial relationships with physicians, unit personnel, and administration. Integrate team-building strategies and principles of group process interaction with staff. Promote the professional image of nursing in demeanor, appearance, attitude and behaviors. Engage in self-performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development. Support and promote community health activities among staff and colleagues.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred

Experience
5 years progressive management experience required

Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse required upon hire
Certified in nursing administration/clinical specialty required within 12 months of hire
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 60 days of hire

Skills
Knowledge of industry standards JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, Regulatory standards for affected area of responsibility. Knowledge of continuous improvement, change management, Emergency preparedness

At Texas Health Fort Worth we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 726-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.