Emergency Department Manager

Description

Emergency Department Manager

Reports To : Director, Hospital Operations FLSA Status : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Department Manager works with doctors and staff to provide a high level of care and treatment for patients. The Department Manager directs and manages the technician (nurse) team in support of the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and policies. The Department Manager is responsible for working with the Shift Leads and Hospital Leadership team to deliver results across client and patient care, staffing, learning and growth, internal business processes, and financials. The incumbent must have the flexibility to work various schedules in a 24 / 7 cycle that enables oversight and direction for staff on all shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent must have the skills, ability, and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation :

• Demonstrate solid veterinary clinical skills and be a role model for the team
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring department staff at the discretion of the Hospital Director
• Collaborate with doctors and hospital leadership to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with all approved policies and procedures. Assist with developing and implementing procedures for the hospital.
• Manage department staff by conducting regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings, providing timely positive recognition and performance coaching and feedback.

Evaluate individual and team performance by inspecting what is expected. Address performance issues affecting patient care, client satisfaction, and team dynamics; initiate progressive discipline, when appropriate under the supervision and in coordination with the Hospital Director

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required for the incumbent :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the physical ability required :

COMPENSATION

BENEFITS

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.