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Director of Nursing, Emergency

Company: Good Samaritan Hospital

City/State: Suffern, NY

Category: Nursing/Nursing Management

Department: Nurse Admin

Union: NO

Position: Full Time

Hours: 8 am to 4 pm

Shift: Days

Req #: 11343

Posted Date: Dec 01, 2025

Hiring Range: $69.75 - $88.29

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Job Details:

The Director of Nursing, Emergency is responsible for oversight of the nursing supervisors, medical surgical float pool, staffing office, and special projects as assigned. This role coordinates, directs, implements, and recommends systems, methods, and procedures for the delivery of nursing care in the Bon Secours Charity Health System. Administrative supervision is exercised over several nursing units within the primary areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

+ Oversees and supports all administrative duties in the Emergency Department.

+ Coordinates all aspects of unit staffing, scheduling, and time & attendance reporting for the Emergency Department.

+ Facilitates activities related to NYSDOH Clinical Staffing plan, collection of data and appropriate submissions.

+ Manages Kronos Dimensions and Advanced scheduling or other time and attendance.

+ Initiates and participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities for primary areas.

+ Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to the delivery of nursing care services within a primary area and initiates appropriate innovations.

+ Advocates for patients and families, acting as liaison with the multidisciplinary team.

+ Communicates clinical and resource issues to leadership.

+ Collaborates with hospital leadership in the development of personnel and operational budget annually.

+ Monitors expenses and productivity, providing rationale and explanations for any variances.

+ Minimizes the use of overtime to meet the targeted budget and productivity goals.

+ Monitors the use of supplies and equipment.

+ Holds staff accountable for time/attendance and completes accurate payroll.

+ Completes requisitions for replacement of vacancies.

+ Observes, evaluates, coaches and mentors’ staff on the unit.

+ Ensures that the initial and annual staff competencies are completed in a timely manner.

+ Ensures staff maintain the required credentials for working on the unit (i.e., BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and license).

+ Holds staff accountable for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

+ Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff development activities.

+ Collaborates with the staff to develop and implement a quality plan for the unit.

+ Promotes infection control and safety practices.

+ Meets regulatory requirements (i.e., CMS, TJC, NY DOH).

+ Investigates and follows up with risk management/incident reports.

+ Assists in development of promotional events, community education and community outreach, screenings, etc.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Work requires knowledge of operation of activities and services related to emergency and critical care services, professional level of knowledge in finance, budgeting, and planning, as well as demonstrated managerial and leadership ability, and excellent personnel management and communication skills at a level acquired during five to seven years of progressively more responsible experience preferably within Emergency Department Services.

Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field; master's degree in Health Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA) or Nursing MSN required.

Licenses / Certifications: Registered Nurse in the New York State, Certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other appropriate organization within one year of employment.

Other: N/A

Special Requirements: N/A

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

+ Health Insurance

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Retirement Savings Plan

+ Flexible Savings Account

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holidays

+ Tuition Reimbursement

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