The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) seeks a Director of the Institute for Emergency Nursing Research. The Director is responsible for the management and oversight of the ENA research function. The Director plays a key strategic role in the growth and development of the areas of research, emergency nursing and advanced nursing practice.

ENA is the specialty nursing association serving the emergency nursing profession through research, publications, professional development and injury prevention. ENA’s mission is to advocate for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice. The Association is an authority, advocate, and voice for emergency nursing. ENA’s organizational focus is safe practice and safe care. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, ENA has 39,000 members in over 32 countries. ENA has an 11 member Board of Directors and 82 staff members. Additional information about ENA can be found at www.ena.org

A competitive compensation and benefits package to qualified candidate. Resume and the names and contact information of three references by December 22, 2011 to: lshinn@virtualcmg.com

Qualifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois. PhD. Experience: 5-7 years in research, education and clinical nursing practice; 3-5 years in senior management; development, implementation, evaluation of educational, research and professional practice programs. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and administration skills required. Previous association and emergency department experience desired.