Emergency Department Director - Bryant Staffing Solutions

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Director to lead clinical and administrative operations within a dynamic healthcare setting in Ottumwa, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background with proven leadership in emergency care. This role involves guiding a skilled team, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate nursing and organizational policy development and decision-making.
• Oversee the quality and effectiveness of patient care within the Emergency Department.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel performance, ensuring proper orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for optimal departmental function.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain oversight of the hospital's trauma program, ensuring compliance with state trauma designation requirements.
• Ensure all department practices meet Joint Commission, CMS, and other relevant standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical practice in emergency care, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Active RN license in Iowa or a compact state nursing license that permits practice in Iowa.
• Current BLS certification
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire
• Must obtain TNCC certification within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively.

• Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, associates and others.
• Ability to take quick action to resolve customer complaints.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports questionable practices.
• Knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing and pre-hospital care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to motivate personnel.
• Clear, concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
• Strong orientation to deadline and detail.
• Frequent public speaking/training expected.
• Word Processing PC Skills, knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel desirable.
• Decisive and capable of exercising good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Ability to collect, analyze and present data.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plans
• Paid time off