Emergency Department Manager
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
The Emergency Department Manager position requires a strong leader to lead the frontline clinical nursing staff and deliver excellent patient care in addition to having administrative knowledge and the emotional intelligence to promote and maintain a healthy, non-toxic work climate. The Emergency Department Manager will be responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, defining standards for quality patient care, managing and developing work-based teams for assigned shifts, training new staff and providing leadership to our nursing team. The Nurse manager of the ED/FSED will report to the Emergency Department Director and assist in administrative and clinical supervision, functioning with minimal supervision.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Responsible for daily chart checks, review and recapture of missed ED charges
- Interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians, and patients regarding programs for the reduction of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs), Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and meet all core measures
- Actively engages in all initiatives to improve patient satisfaction results
- Interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians and all ancillary departments to meet department metrics including productivity
- Actively engages with staff to ensure employee satisfaction and retention
- Checks Dimensions daily for missed punches and absenteeism. Resolves in a timely manner
- Monitors and resolves all ERS issues, in a timely manner
- Maintain updated schedule. If needed, provide short term nursing relief during high volume or census in ED
- Direct staff in application of clinical processes through education and role modeling
- Direct all orientation and ensures policies and process are understood with all new staff
Education
- Associate's degree in Nursing
License/Registration
- Registered Nurse - Issued by Florida or Compact State
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Work Experience and Additional Information
- Three (3) years' experience as Clinical Nurse
- Two (2) years' experience in leadership
- Must Attend EKG recognition within 30 days of hire
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse - Issued by Florida or Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- Three (3) years' experience as Clinical Nurse
- Two (2) years' experience in leadership
- Must Attend EKG recognition within 30 days of hire
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.