Emergency Department & Quick Care Manager

With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities.
Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community’s health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.
Our Mission Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives Our Vision We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.
Our Values I CARE Integrity.
Compassion.
Accountability.
Respect.
Excellence.
Our Emergency Department & Quick Care Manager is a registered nurse who has expertise in the emergency and quick care/urgent care nursing practice and demonstrated leadership and management skills.
This leader will use a high degree of professionalism, direct the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programs for our Emergency Department & Quick Care location.
This leader works to assure the delivery of quality patient care and to promote education and research.
This individual collaborates with Emergency Department & Quick Care staff on all issues related to the management and effectiveness of patient care.
They also work closely with nursing faculty to provide students with sufficient educational opportunities to develop and enhance their skills and competence in clinical environment.
This leader is a resource within the institution and to the community and reports to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Other responsibilities are as follows: Clinical Practice and Leadership Develop and provide a patient care delivery system that encourages professional practice of staff and results in quality, cost-effective care outcome.
Assure that patient/family perioperative nursing care is provided with EHHS Emergency Department's established standards.
Demonstrates clinical knowledge by providing patient care, acting as a clinical resource to staff and consultant to other departments.
Analyze clinical practice and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify clinical indicators to measure and evaluate quality care.
Assure that appropriate quality monitoring occurs in the department and findings are used to improve practice and reduce potential for patient complications.
Collaborate with physicians and other health care disciplines to facilitate patient and family needs.
Meet regularly with the Patient Care Council Committee and work collaboratively to effect programmatic changes and develop protocols.
Management of Personnel Interview and select candidates who have appropriate clinical skills and professional characteristics to match unit needs.
Communicate on an ongoing basis with employees regarding specific performance expectations.
Plan and conduct formal performance reviews that are timely, ongoing, objective and submit necessary documentation.
Responsible for the promotion and termination of employees based on standards of practice, standards of care, nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Interact with staff in a consistent, fair, timely, appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with hospital and Surgical Services policies and procedures.
Promote the growth of staff in areas such as group process, decision making, and clinical skills by identifying strengths and weaknesses, goal setting, formal and informal learning and coaching.
Direct and develop the professional staff's leadership and management skills by mentoring and role modeling.
Delegate activities/ work projects to staff and supervise their accomplishment.
Management of Resources Direct adjustments in the unit staffing pattern shift to reflect changes in care requirements, patient census, and staffing resources.
Develop the annual budget based on nursing department and hospital direction using variance analysis, performance experience of prior years, and predictors for change.
Adjust systems as necessary to meet budget and/ or productivity targets for cost effective quality care.
Analyze financial information monthly, complete variance reports with appropriate recommendations and submit them in a timely manner.
Support a decentralized management philosophy at the unit level by designing and supporting a system that facilitates staff involvement at the unit, nursing department and hospital level.
Assure that unit space is utilized or altered to maximize safety and efficiency; negotiate with other departments.
Develop and monitor systems to assure cost effectiveness by participation in the selection, utilization of materials and supplies, and monitoring charges.
Promote cost effective behavior in staff through observation and education.
Identify and resolve complex or recurring operational problems and consult with the Vice President of Patient Care Services when necessary.
Education/ Outreach Identify and establish clinical learning opportunities for students in various health care disciplines.
In conjunction with nursing and medical faculty, monitor students' performance.
Implement and evaluate a systematic orientation program for new staff.
Develop and implement an ongoing unit based continuing education plan for staff.
Utilize the Education Coordinator, specialist or consultants as appropriate to assist in program development, staff education, and specialty requests from community agencies.
Quality/ Research Apply results of quality improvement studies to identify and design clinical research activities.
Evaluate current research in nursing (i.
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theory, models of care, staff plans) for applicability within units or programs.
Utilize consultation from appropriate resources to develop unit based clinical investigation of defined issues and/ or problems.
Planning Develop measurable, reasonable and market oriented unit goals that reflect those of Edgerton Hospital and Health Services.
Identify progress toward goals on an ongoing basis, with measurable outcomes by year end.
Assure planning for unit based change that involves the necessary individuals and is thorough, time line and well communicated; develop a written plan for major or interdepartmental changes.
Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures.
Participate in strategic planning for Edgerton Hospital & Health Services Serve on Nursing Leadership and Patient Care Council committees.
Lead and participate in project teams.
Determine that the current and future unit direction is based on ongoing program evaluation, market analysis, physician practice and reimbursement trends and fiscal viability.
Professional Development/ Effectiveness Identify professional strengths and areas for growth and demonstrate professional development through formal and informal learning experiences.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and practices in nursing and health care through resources such as literature review and professional networking.
Participate in professional organizations in area of specialization and interest.
Demonstrate professional effectiveness as a manager and role model through efficient time management, effective organization of work and prioritization.
Leadership Expectations: .
Employees hired into a Leadership (management) role are expected to participate in the annual hospital Foundation giving campaign: an example of this would be the ongoing Heart of Gold employee give back program.
Employees hired into a Leadership (management) role are expected to fully participate in the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) classes.
As a Leader (management), it is important to be a representative of and for the hospital at times.
Leaders are expected to volunteer in the community on behalf of and in support of the hospital at least 1x per year.
Some events that are included but not exhaustive to the list include: Tobacco Heritage Days, Chilimania, Rotary Club, Lion's Club, Milton 4th of July Parade, etc.
RN, licensed in State of Wisconsin Three to five years relevant clinical RN experience B.
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or equivalent certification experience required, Master's Degree preferred Prior management experience preferred BLS, ACLS, PALS required Edgerton Hospital is seeking a full-time, exempt, benefit eligible, nurse leader to oversee our Emergency Department & Quick Care location.
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