• Director of Emergency Services

    Avera (Spirit Lake, IA)


    Location:

    Spirit Lake, IA

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

     

    Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

    Position Highlights

    Join the leadership team at Lakes Regional Healthcare!

     

    **Award Winning Health Care:** We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on.

    + **Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!**

    + **Positive Work Environment:** Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

     

    Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking a Director of Emergency Services to deliver the best possible direction of care in LRH’s patient-focused setting.

    SUMMARY:

    Provides management and long-term planning of Emergency Services. Directing and developing staff; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary professional staff to achieve optimal patient results and outcomes; provides director-level leadership to the Mobile Intensive Care Supervisor.

     

    Carries out the mission, vision, and values of the hospital in the operation of emergency services. Develops operating and capital budgets, and obtains equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with budget guidelines. Completes policy review and implementation. Manages staff while maintaining positive morale and teamwork.

    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

    + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or NLN accredited school of nursing or equivalent.

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred.

    + Master’s or doctorate degree required for CNP license.

    + Five-years nursing experience required.

    + Two years’ nursing shift supervision or experience in nursing management preferred.

    CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE

    + Current Iowa RN or CNP license.

    + Federal and State DEA certification required for CNP Licensure.

    + Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter or obtaining in accordance with the hospital Education Policy.

     

    At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

     

    The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

    Additional Notices:

    For TTY, dial 711

     

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.