Director of Emergency Department

Location: Cedar Park , TX

Facility: Ascension Seton- Cedar Park Hospital

Department: Emergency Services

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Develops specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

Oversees quality of patient care and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.

Directs special projects and business analyses.

Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following: Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Paramedic obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences:

Prior director experience in Emergency Services

Strong ED Background

Prior experience overseeing free standing ED’s

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