Nurse Director-Emergency Room

Required Education:

Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 10 years of relevant administrative/supervisory experience

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum 10 years of nursing experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of state, federal, and regulatory standards (e.g., MA DPH, TJC, OSHA).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

• Expertise in quality improvement methods, clinical guidelines, and TQM initiatives.

• Skilled in budget development, staffing models, and resource allocation.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrates professionalism, team collaboration, and cultural competence.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment; flexibility with work hours; on-call responsibilities required.

• Multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to patient populations served by the Medical Center is highly desirable.

• The role requires a strong commitment to clinical excellence, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. It is a position that demands a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong commitment to patient care and the well-being of the healthcare team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required or the ability to obtain an MA RN license prior to starting employment.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)

• Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)

• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)