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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Anamosa, IA
Anamosa, Iowa

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Anamosa Jones Regional Medical Hospital

FTE: 1.0, Full Time

Mainly Days

Manager Emergency Room/Trauma Coordinator

Description of Position:

Provide a snapshot or the principal purpose or focus of the position, consisting of no more than three to five sentences. This summary should provide enough information to differentiate the major function and activities of the position from those of other positions.

Manages and oversees Emergency Department and programs, including Trauma Coordination/certification; plans, organizes and directs all department functions and activities. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to all customers. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). o not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Manages and directs the needs of all customers (staff, patients, families, physicians, etc.) providing appropriate coaching and participates in the necessary decisions to provide excellent care.

Manages and assesses the day to day activity for example: oversees/participates/facilitates in committees, developing/reviewing policies and protocols, attends and serves on professional organizations, directs performance improvement activities, etc.

Manages finances and is fiscally responsible for budget, revenue, FTEs, supplies, etc.

Manages employees by establishing performance goals/assessments, allocating resources, counseling personnel and applying disciplinary measures as needed.

Assess, direct and maintain department facilities, equipment and supplies to promote evidence based practice and safety for all customers.

Monitor, oversee and assures proper documentation for compliance of an accurate legal record of patients care.

Manage, oversee and delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in assigned department in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Utilizes and manages holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.

Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care, project or task assigned.

Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned duties.

Responsible to maintain all trauma coordination duties and certifications.

Analyze, evaluation and manage services to ensure the following: exceptional care delivery, serving more patients, effective and efficient operations, committed team members. To uphold the mission and vision of UPH: Best Outcome Every Patient Every Time and Improve the Health of the People Communities We Serve.

Works closely with Ambulance Director, as these two departments share EMS staff.

50%

Development Patient/Staff Education

Selects, trains/orient and facilitates appropriate staffing measures to meet department needs.

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance leadership skills/practice and sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Assess and manage teaching strategies appropriate to all customers: age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to help support and provide specialized education.

Demonstrates and manages workplace safety to preventing errors, accidents and infections; reports/takes action on potential or actual concerns immediately.

40%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates and holds others accountable for the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance and holds others to the same standard.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Ensures that all staff meet the same standard.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year and assures that all staff meet the same standard.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment:

Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

Enthusiastically engage in our work.

Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN degree preferred

Experience:

2 years of Leadership/Administration experience.

Strong clinical background in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing

Prefer one (1) year of hospital experience or demonstrated clinical and leadership efficiency.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain following:

* BCLS

* ACLS

* PALS

* ENPC and TNCC (must obtain within 6 months of hire)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office advanced computer skills; working spreadsheets and databases.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Excellent human relations and communication skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

SCOPE: Position had supervisory responsibilities? Yes or No If yes, complete below.

Direct

Indirect

Total

Exempt

Non-Exempt

20-25

10

30-35

Total

Budget Control (Complete if position has budget responsibilities)

Annual Operating Budget (including payroll)

Approx. 3 million

Annual Revenue/Sales

Approx. 6 million

Other Scope Measurements

Pertinent to the position, such as number of beds, number of units/departments, number of employees leading, cases per month, etc.

Item

Number

ED and trauma rooms

7

FTEs

22.3

Annual ED volumes

10,000

Trauma Coordination

Coordination of all Trauma related duties and certifications

Networking

Works very closely with providers, urgent care, ambulance

Mental/Cognitive Demands:

(List any special mental and cognitive abilities required by the position in your specific environment)

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds

The environment may cause high stress levels due to constant interruptions, high volume urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities

Must be able to complete algebraic equations

Must be understanding and patient.

Ability to work under time constraints

Must be able to work independently and assume responsibility for timely completing of assigned functions

Ability to understand and deal effectively with problems and opportunities

Ability to maintain confidential information

Exercises sound judgement, seeking advice when appropriate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements

(Check all that apply if essential to perform job)

Talk/Hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information)

See (defect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess)

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Walk (move, traverse)

Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position)

Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance (ascent/descent, work stop, traverse)

Bend/Stoop/Kneel

Squat/Crouch/Crawl

Reaching/Twisting

Taste/Smell (detect, distinguish, determine)

Pushing/Pulling

Lifting Requirements

(Check appropriate category to perform job)

Level 1; Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Level 2; Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace. Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work.

Level 3; Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Level 4; Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Level 5: Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excel of 100 pounds of forces occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

(check all that apply)

Normal Office Surroundings

Vibration

Exposure to Fumes

Mechanical Hazards

Exposure to Dust

Chemical Hazards

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures

Electrical Hazards

Wet and/or Humid

Radiant Energy Hazards

Noise

Explosives Hazards

Mists or Gases

Burn Hazards

Other/Comments:

Precautions must be followed when working in any health care environment.

OSHA Categories

(Complete this OSHA section for clinical/patient related jobs)

Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Category II: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

Category III: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

EOE M/F/V/D