Our Client is seeking a skilled Emergency Department Director for a senior-level role in Ottumwa, IA, offering $101,000 - $136,000 plus relocation assistance. This candidate will provide clinical and administrative leadership, ensuring high-quality emergency care and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Location: Ottumwa, IA
Salary: $101,000 - $136,000 + Relocation Assistance
Level: Senior

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Requirements

Must Have:

• Licensure: Current RN license in Iowa or a compact state nursing license allowing practice in Iowa.

• Certifications:

  • Current BLS certification.

  • ACLS and PALS certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire).

  • TNCC certification (must be obtained within one year of hire).

• Experience:

  • 3-5 years of related clinical practice.

  • Minimum of 1-2 years in a clinical leadership role.

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Interview Process:

1. Phone Interview

2. Onsite Interview

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Job Description

General Summary

The Director of the Emergency Department provides clinical and administrative leadership in emergency medicine. This role ensures the alignment of departmental operations with the organization's vision, mission, and nursing standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Participate and facilitate staff involvement in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision-making.

• Oversee services provided to patients, ensuring quality and appropriateness of care.

• Supervise and evaluate performance of personnel within the Emergency Services Department.

• Coordinate nursing services with other healthcare disciplines.

• Lead recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.

• Manage staffing and scheduling.

• Ensure orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for staff.

• Develop and monitor the department budget.

• Foster a climate conducive to educational experiences for nursing and other students.

• Maintain oversight of the hospital trauma program, ensuring compliance with state trauma designation requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, CMS, state, local regulations, and internal policies.

• Additional duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff.

• Quick decision-making to resolve customer complaints.

• Knowledge of current emergency nursing and pre-hospital care practices.

• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.

• Clear, persuasive writing and presentation abilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong deadline adherence.

• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and presentation.

• Basic PC skills, with familiarity in PowerPoint and Excel.

• Capable of managing a diverse and demanding workload.

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Education

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.

  • ADN with demonstrated equivalent competencies and enrollment in a bachelor’s program.

• Preferred:

  • Master’s degree.

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Certifications

• Current RN license in Iowa or compact state.

• Current BLS certification.

• ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire).

• TNCC (within one year of hire).

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Benefits

• Dental Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off