Emergency Department Director of Nursing & Patient Care Services
 Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
| 111 South 11th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 09, 2025 | |
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Job Details Full time 40 hours/week day shift; exemptOperational and clinical oversight of the TJUH Emergency Department, Jefferson Methodist Hospital Emergency Department, and the Wills Eye Emergency Department at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Accountability for all departmental KPI Partner with Emergency Medicine physician leadership to provide comprehensive, integrated oversight of the department Implement evidence-based standards and nationally recognized best practices in emergency department throughput and patient care Foster an employee culture that prioritizes and promotes the wellness and safety of staff Provides education , guidance, direction and career development for nursing team in alignment with enterprise nursing practices and standards for the Jefferson nurse. Participates in the development, on-going review and modification of hospital and system-wide patient care programs and policies and procedures that describe how the nursing care needs of patient populations are assessed, evaluated and met. Ensure that all nursing services are provided in compliance with all applicable standards and requirements of TJC, the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, and all other applicable regulatory bodies. Oversees the Magnet designation processes for TJUH. PRIMARY FUNCTION: A registered nurse, who organizes, manages and provides oversight for the financial, human and other resources for all nursing operations. Creates a collaborative and efficient work environment with a focus on quality standards and the provision of quality patient care. Possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrates strong ability to work with a team, has an in-depth knowledge of the health care industry, and has excellent ability to lead and develop personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the staffing and administration of patient care services throughout the organization. Supervises the caliber of treatment and quality of patient care. Committed to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to recruit and retain quality nursing and patient care personnel influenced by current market trends and environmental factors. Maintains and promotes effective communication within the department and other departments to meet organizational goals. Interacts with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the organization Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Job Description EDUCATIONAL/ TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
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Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type RegularPrimary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. | |