Director of Emergency Room
Universal Health Services
Director of Emergency Room
Universal Health Services
Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Wellington Regional Medical Center is seeking a talented and dynamic Emergency Room Director to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.
Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.
To learn more, visit: Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL
Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.
Visit the site virtually and much more online at: www.wellingtonregional.com
What we value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Position Summary:
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the24 hour management of the Emergency Services Departmentand theFree-Standing Emergency Department’sto ensure the facility meets the established standard of care.
Key Accountabilities/Duties:
• Reinforces the hospital’s vision and business strategy in day-to-day interactions with staff.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills of delegation, organization, and coordination in the operation of department.
• Follows through with responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Acts as a liaison between the staff and administration as appropriate.
• Coaches and provides feedback to staff to ensure consistency of staff supervision.
• Balances unit/department needs with hospital needs. Sees a clear vision of the department and its operations.
• Ensures delivery of quality services for patients and customers.
• Empowers staff by encouraging decision making and responsibility at the point of service.
• Participates in marketing and communication of hospital services to patients and the community.
• Assesses patient needs and services to identify trends and opportunities to advance the hospital’s market position.
• Holds minimum of monthly staff meetings and maintains record of those meetings.
• Motivates staff to maintain positive attitudes and high morale. Provides positive feedback that professionally challenges the staff.
• Encourages continuous learning through mentoring, education and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates with Senior Manager to develop and recommend annual department capital and operating budgets within specified timeframes.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for cost saving, cost reduction, waste avoidance within the department and hospital.
• Provides appropriate staffing within expectations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in regulatory responsibilities and expectations of the department.
• Complies with hospital wide and department specific safety policies.
This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is subject to change based on business needs. Additional duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
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Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.
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