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Emergency Department Director

Saint Anthony Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States


Emergency Department Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization where your career can thrive while addressing the health and wellness challenges families in our neighborhood face.

Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Purpose

To manage the day‑to‑day operations of the unit, including scheduling, staffing, and oversight of clinical functions to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.

Essential Functions

Efficiently uses internal and external resources to ensure appropriate staffing of the unit based on accepted standards of care. In outpatient settings, develops and coordinates a clinical program schedule and goals and may provide direct patient care. (25%)

Manages unit personnel by hiring quality staff to meet the needs of patients and their families, provides ongoing supervision and direction to the staff, and evaluates staff performance including recommendations for personnel actions. (20%)

Participates in the development and holds staff accountable for hospital, nursing and unit policies, procedures, objectives, competencies, performance improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. (20%)

Maintains departmental records and reports and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. (10%)

Maintains knowledge base in the specific clinical area and promotes professional staff development. (10%)

Assists in the development of unit operating and capital budgets. Maintains unit budget and productivity within appropriate parameters. (10%)

Assists with department charge master, coding process and billing and chart reviews.

Education & Certification Requirements

RN Degree from an accredited institution.

RN License active in IDFPR.

BLS Certification. ACLS Certification highly preferred.

Experience

At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

Independent, nonprofit, faith‑based, acute care community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.

Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.

Offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.

Employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Featured Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer‑Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Bereavement Leave / Short‑Term Disability / Basic & Supplemental Long‑Term Disability

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Business Traveler’s Accident Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance & Legal Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement / Adoption Assistance

Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary: $70.00 — $85.00

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