Director, Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

The Director of the Emergency Department is responsible for planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating patient care delivery in the Emergency Department. This position directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of all personnel in this clinical area. The ED Director maintains treatment activities of the departments in compliance with standards of practice, departmental and hospital policies and procedures and regulatory standards such as Joint Commission, IDPH, and the Illinois EMS act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service: Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers and other internal/external customers. Ensures that all communications and job activities result in a positive customer experience.
• Responsible for directing, implementing, administering, and evaluating patient care in the emergency department.
• Maintains treatment and patient care activities of the emergency department in compliance with standards of practice, departmental and hospital policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Provides support and direction to unit staff by guiding, coaching, developing, and counseling when necessary.
• Ensures staff competence through proper orientation, training, supervision and evaluation.
• Facilitates employee unit in-services on new policies, procedures, equipment and techniques for patient care.
• Maintains appropriate staffing.
• Ensures that comprehensive, specific and accurate documentation is maintained in the clinical records.
• Serves on hospital committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Current RN License in the State of Illinois
• BSN required
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS License
• 5 years of clinical staff nursing experience
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience
• Minimum four years’ experience in peri-operative setting

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• CPI required within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There will be periods of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

WHY LORETTO

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.