Director, Emergency Department

Company: Dameron Hospital
Location: Stockton
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Dameron Hospital is a fully accredited, non-profit, 200+ bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Our commitment to providing the highest quality care has earned Dameron Hospital various state and national recognitions, as well as numerous awards and accolades. The hospital has also been designated by Blue Shield of California as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery and for Knee and Hip Replacements as part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program. In addition to being a top-rated joint replacement center in the Stockton area, and the county's leading orthopedic hospital, Dameron has also been recognized as a Top Performer for its Quality Metrics by The Joint Commission. The San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency has also named Dameron as a designated STEMI (heart attack) receiving center and certified stroke center. Thanks to Dameron's Lifeline technology and cardiac-prepared ER staff, emergency responders have a local care partner that also is a Certified Cardiac Care Hospital and a Cardiothoracic Surgery Center with an active Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The Emergency Department Director responsibilities include: * Directing the clinical and administrative functions on the assigned nursing unit(s), outpatient or specialized area on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis. * Accountable for the development, management and utilization of financial, material and human resources. * Demonstrates strategic planning and effective leadership skills of delegation and organization. Manages standards of patient care, and develops policy and procedure for the STEMI program. * Serves as program manager for the STEMI receiving center, with Administrative oversight and authority, acting as EMS-STEMI program liaison. * Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. * Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position. REQUIREMENTS: Education: * Education required qualifying for license as a registered nurse. * Masters Degree in Nursing or allied health field required or must obtain within 4 years of being hired into the position. Experience: * At least two years of nursing experience in an acute hospital with a minimum of one year's experience in a leadership role at the first line level. Licenses/Certificates: * Current California Registered Nurse License * Current BLS Certification through AHA Job Type: Full-time

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