Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Overview: Director of Nursing, Emergency Department

Location

• City: Brooklyn, New York
• Facility: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Employment Type

• Clinical - Nursing - IPC

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing for the Emergency Department reports to the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO. This role is responsible for establishing and monitoring nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities, including human resource and educational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and nursing staff to establish the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.
• Monitor staffing plans to ensure safe patient care and effective recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.
• Supervise Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and union requirements while providing clinical leadership.
• Plan and implement data-driven performance improvement activities.
• Participate in establishing nursing department standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Assist in planning the nursing department’s budget and organizational structure.
• Foster professional growth and development of nursing staff.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and maintain clear communication regarding the hospital's mission, vision, and goals.
• Develop effective working relationships with ancillary and support services to improve patient care.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of nursing experience.
• Strong critical thinking, math, and computer skills (Excel & Word).
• Experience with quality measures, clinical guidelines, and process management initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (NYSDOH, JCAHO).
• Competence in leadership and administrative skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Flexibility in working hours and on-call responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Not specified.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to take on a leadership role in nursing within a dynamic and challenging environment.