The primary purpose of the Executive Director Emergency Department position is to strategically develop and implement the clinical activities of the Emergency Department Services unit, and to provide direction and oversight for the business operations and fiscal management of the Emergency Department. The Executive Director has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the 24-hour management, administration, and organizational development of the Emergency Department. Facilitates quality patient care and patient safety within the areas of the Emergency Department.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey with a BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration required. Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience preferably in a university affiliated tertiary care facility, including at least three (3) years in management required or as Director of the Emergency Department in a medical center. In addition, must have the ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and possesses effective communication, organization and team building skills. Strong strategic and analytic ability required. Equivalent experience or education may be substituted for the Master’s Degree requirement
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
