Director - Emergency Services

Job Title
Director Emergency Services

Position Level
Senior Leadership

Reports To
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Position Type
Full-Time, Exempt

Vacant Since
Newly created position

Number of Openings
1

Travel Requirement
None

Visa Sponsorship
Not offered

Regulatory Compliance
All recruitment efforts must comply with applicable OFCCP / EEOC regulations.

Worksite Requirement
This is an on-site role and requires reporting in person to a healthcare facility.

Country
United States

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 (USD)

• Signing Bonus: Available

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 (Partial Package)

• Additional Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Continuing education opportunities

  • Other standard full-time employee benefits

Minimum Qualifications

1. Active or eligible RN license (state-specific or compact)

2. Bachelors degree in Nursing required

3. Advanced degree strongly preferred (e.g., MSN, MBA, MHA)

4. At least seven years of experience in healthcare, including three or more years in a leadership capacity

5. Proven success in team building, leadership, and quality improvement initiatives

6. Previous experience in a for-profit hospital setting strongly preferred

Preferred:

• Experience coordinating with pre-hospital providers (e.g., EMS, paramedics)

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Role Overview

The Director of Emergency Services is responsible for overseeing the strategic and day-to-day operations of the emergency department. This includes clinical supervision, team management, policy enforcement, compliance, and budgetary accountability. The director will lead initiatives to improve quality of care, streamline throughput, and support professional development among staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and evaluate ER operations and clinical programs

• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and procedures

• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance

• Collaborate with hospital leadership on budgeting and performance benchmarks

• Coach and mentor clinical staff

• Foster a patient-centered and outcomes-driven culture

Workplace Culture

This position is part of a larger health system serving a diverse and growing community. The facility operates as a teaching hospital and places a strong emphasis on quality care, patient satisfaction, and professional development. The organization fosters an environment where healthcare professionals are supported and empowered to make meaningful contributions to patient outcomes.