Administrative Director of Emergency Services

Administrative Director of Emergency Services

• Pensacola Area, FL

• Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Schedule: Days
• Base Salary Range: $145,000 – $170,000 (based on experience)
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
• Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Administrative Director of Emergency Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a multi-site emergency services network in the Pensacola, Florida region.

This role has enterprise-level accountability for emergency department performance, patient throughput, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and financial stewardship. The Director partners closely with executive leadership and physicians to ensure emergency services are positioned for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and exceptional patient care.

This opportunity is ideal for an Emergency Services leader with recent Director-level acute care experience, preferably including oversight of freestanding emergency departments or multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Lead evidence-based emergency care practices to advance quality and patient safety

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Drive patient flow, capacity planning, and throughput optimization initiatives

• Promote consistency, accountability, and transparency in emergency care delivery

Service Excellence & Patient Experience

• Champion a patient-centered culture across emergency services

• Utilize patient experience data and benchmarks to guide improvement strategies

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to enhance access, responsiveness, and satisfaction

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop emergency services leadership teams across multiple sites

• Drive employee engagement, retention, and succession planning

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with organizational values

Strategic Growth & Community Engagement

• Identify opportunities for emergency services expansion and service-line growth

• Collaborate with physicians and administrative leaders to develop new offerings

• Monitor healthcare trends, reimbursement changes, and competitive dynamics

• Represent emergency services positively within the community

Financial & Operational Stewardship

• Participate in annual budgeting, staffing models, and capital planning

• Ensure effective labor management, productivity oversight, and premium pay control

• Manage operating expenses and identify cost-reduction opportunities

• Align financial performance with quality and access objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of recent Director-level Emergency Services experience in an acute care setting

• Demonstrated success leading complex emergency department operations

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field

• Experience overseeing freestanding emergency departments or multi-site ED operations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive director-level base salary

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off and paid family leave programs

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Education assistance and leadership development support

• Employee wellness and financial wellbeing programs

Ideal For

• Emergency Services Directors seeking broader regional or multi-site responsibility

• Leaders experienced in ED throughput, operational transformation, and growth initiatives

• Senior emergency services professionals ready to influence strategy and long-term planning

Keywords 

Administrative Director Emergency Services, Emergency Services Director, ED Leadership, Emergency Department Administration, Acute Care Leadership
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