Universal Health Services
Director-Emergency Department-Temecula Valley Hospital
Universal Health Services, Temecula, California, United States, 92591
About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023.The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.Director of Emergency DepartmentThe Director of Emergency assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24 hour responsibility for total management of the Emergency Department. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Accountable to assure that HCAPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives.Essential Job Duties:Participates in Emergency Preparedness Demonstrates through practice drills and upon request understanding of his/her role in the event of an emergency or disaster.Facilitates departmental and hospital educational activities and in services in conjunction with the Education Department.Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies.Ensures that the department has equipment, supplies necessary to provide consistent quality and service delivery.Reports any unsafe situations or safety hazards immediately. Labels and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service.Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field.Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical experience in Emergency as a Registered Nurse.Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in Emergency.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart.Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart.Current Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart.National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).This opportunity offers the following:Challenging and rewarding work environment.Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.Competitive compensation.Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.401k plan with company match.
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Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023.The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.Director of Emergency DepartmentThe Director of Emergency assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24 hour responsibility for total management of the Emergency Department. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Accountable to assure that HCAPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives.Essential Job Duties:Participates in Emergency Preparedness Demonstrates through practice drills and upon request understanding of his/her role in the event of an emergency or disaster.Facilitates departmental and hospital educational activities and in services in conjunction with the Education Department.Responsible for development, review and revision of departmental written policies.Ensures that the department has equipment, supplies necessary to provide consistent quality and service delivery.Reports any unsafe situations or safety hazards immediately. Labels and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service.Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field.Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical experience in Emergency as a Registered Nurse.Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in Emergency.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart.Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart.Current Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart.National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).This opportunity offers the following:Challenging and rewarding work environment.Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.Competitive compensation.Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.401k plan with company match.
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