Job Description

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

The Director of Emergency Services provides management and integration of all triage, emergency department, fast track, and observation activities of The Outer Banks Hospital. Other appropriate outpatient services may also be developed and managed by this Director when necessary.

The Director of Emergency Services collaborates with colleagues at ECU Health and Chesapeake Health Authority, assuring communication of activities and utilizing resources as appropriate. Utilizing participative leadership skills, the Director maintains responsibility for the coordination of operations in a manner, which is consistent with organizational goals, vision and mission. The Director actively participates in the organizations leadership functions and collaborates with other organization leaders in designing and providing services. The Director participates with Board, Medical Staff, and Management in the organizations decision-making structures and processes, and strategic planning activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a registered nurse licensed in the State of North Carolina.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in hospital emergency department required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Three to four years related experience

Other Information

• Full-time position with benefits.
• OBH leaders take Admin On Call shifts which includes off hours and weekends
• Sign on Bonus

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tina Chavez, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]