Director Nursing, Emergency & EMS, Kokomo

Director of Nursing

Join Community Health Network, where "community" is still the heart of our organization. Over 60 years later, we are committed to providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. We engage in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives, ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and better serve our patients. Above all, we deliver exceptional care, simply.

Job Description

• Oversee the Emergency Department and EMS Services at Community Howard Regional Health.
• Initiate a new nursing team.
• Oversee strategic planning, business development, clinical outcomes, quality management, and excellence in customer service.
• Provide leadership and directives towards the development, implementation, and assessment of programming and policy and procedures.
• Report to the VP of Nursing/CNE of the hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited school of nursing (Required).
• Master's degree within five (5) years from date of hire (Required).
• Three (3) or more years of progressive management/leadership experience (Required).
• Five (5) or more years of nursing experience (Required).
• Experience in emergency services (Preferred).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) (Required).
• Certification in relevant specialty or nursing administration within three (3) years of hire (Required).
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization verbally, in writing, and through technology such as dashboards and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently resolve problems, plan strategically, and think creatively and critically.
• Knowledge of best practices, processes, laws, regulations, tools, and software relevant to the position.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build, motivate, and lead high-performing teams.

Community Overview

Community Health Network builds teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. We consider all an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We pride ourselves on not having employees but caregivers. Join our community as we make a difference.