Director of Nursing/ER Registered Nurse

Director of Nursing/Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Join our team at Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected health systems to provide the care patients need in their neighborhoods by teams they trust. Our facility is an 18-bed small-format hospital with 8 ER and 10 inpatient beds, located at 2501 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. This position offers a full-time opportunity with day/swing shifts.

Job Description

• Serve in the Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing capacity.
• Provide support to leadership and create an atmosphere that ensures continuity of quality patient care in the emergent hospital environment.
• Cover a minimum of three 12-hour clinical Registered Nurse shifts weekly as directed by the Hospital Administrator.
• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally appropriate nursing care.
• Complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on medical records.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients.
• Present proposed revisions of interventions and desired outcomes to the physician.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Ensure safe handling of food preparation for patients.
• Assist with all functional aspects of overseeing the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Patient Access, and Dietary when the Hospital Administrator is unavailable.
• Support senior leadership during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Evaluate and address the educational needs of the market.
• Assist in the implementation of the quality management and reporting system.
• Assist with process improvement activities and corrective action plans in the facility.
• Track incidents to determine patient safety events and collaborate with the Patient Experience team on grievances.
• Ensure all functional areas are fully staffed with continuous coverage.
• Assist with new and continued education for staff, including tracking certifications and licenses.
• Make recommendations to the Hospital Administrator on the selection and promotion of nursing personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; MSN preferred.
• 5+ years total nursing experience preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions required.
• 2+ years critical care or PCU experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association required.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with high acuity, ICU Medical/Surgical patients preferred.
• 2+ years Emergency Department experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Night/weekend shift differentials.
• 401K match (100% vested day one of eligibility).
• Paid employee referrals.
• Free parking.

Community Overview

Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures equal access to information, development, and opportunity for all healthcare professionals.