Director Emergency Dept
Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center · La Follette, TN · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
- Paid Time Off – Generous EIB and vacation time to support work-life balance
Job Summary
The Director, Emergency Department, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. This role oversees clinical practice, departmental operations, staffing, and education while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The Director ensures compliance with regulatory standards, drives quality improvement initiatives, and supports the professional development of team members to achieve organizational goals.
Essential Functions
- Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Emergency Department, ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Collaborates with medical staff, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments to improve care coordination, throughput, and patient experience across the continuum of emergency services.
- Monitors departmental performance metrics, including length of stay, left-without-being-seen rates, door-to-provider times, and patient satisfaction,