Director of Emergency Services (RN)

Unit: 12 -Bed Emergency Department

Role Type: Leadership / Management

Executive Summary

We are seeking a strategic and clinical leader to serve as the Director
of Emergency Services. This role oversees a 12 -bed Emergency Department
dedicated to providing high -acuity care to critically ill adult patients. The
Director is responsible for the overall operational excellence, clinical
direction, and strategic growth of the department, ensuring all care aligns
with the highest standards of nursing practice and organizational values.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Departmental Operations: Direct and evaluate daily
  operations, including patient care delivery, IT integration, and service
  level optimization.
  
• Fiscal Accountability: Formulate, monitor, and evaluate
  the departmental budget; ensure efficient operations within allocated
  funding and resource optimization.
  
• Quality & Compliance: Lead performance improvement
  activities and coordinate internal/external audits to ensure rigorous
  quality control.
  
• Collaboration: Partner with the CNO, COO, and
  medical staff to interpret hospital policies and solve complex clinical or
  operational challenges.
  

Staff Development & Talent Management

• Workforce Planning: Manage all staffing activities,
  including recruitment, hiring, orientation, and performance evaluations.
  
• Clinical Mentorship: Create an environment that
  fosters professional growth and integrates evidence -based practices into
  clinical protocols.
  
• Education Initiatives: Lead staff development and
  continuing education initiatives to ensure the team remains at the
  forefront of emergency nursing standards.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience & Leadership (Must -Haves)

• Emergency Leadership: 2–3 years of direct
  leadership experience specifically within Emergency Services.
  
• Operational Expertise: Proven experience in Departmental
  Operations, including budget formulation and fiscal management.
  
• Educational Leadership: Demonstrated experience in staff
  development and leading continuing education initiatives.
  

Salary: $83,616.00 - $112,881.00

Education & License

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN)
  license to work in the state of Kentucky.
  
• Education: Master’s degree preferred;
  applicable work experience may be used in lieu of degree.
  

Certifications

• BLS: Required within one month of
  hire.
  
• ACLS: Required within six months of
  hire.
  
• PALS: Required within six months of
  hire.
  

Why Join Our Leadership Team?

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a fast -paced, 12 -bed
ER where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes and departmental
culture. We value innovation, accountability, and a commitment to nursing
excellence.